A total solar eclipse is on its way! On Monday, April 8, you’ll have a chance to witness a historic event that won’t happen again in the US until 2044.
With areas of Kentucky and Indiana in the path of totality, Louisville will experience 99% coverage so even if you’re not heading out of town, there will still be an amazing site to see! (But if you do feel like making a short roadtrip for that extra percentage, see why Bloomington is the perfect spot.)
The eclipse will begin at 1:49 p.m. with max coverage expected at 3:07 p.m. and ends at 4:22 p.m.
Check out these local watch parties, and don’t forget to pick up a pair of glasses to protect your eyes!
Waterfront Park Viewing Party
Big Four Lawn | 12-4 p.m.Make your way to Waterfront Park’s Big Four Lawn for a solar eclipse watch party featuring activities, food and drink concessions and music! Don’t forget to grab your eclipse glasses, generously provided by kynect, for a safe and stunning view of the celestial spectacle.Iroquois Park’s Total Eclipse of the Park
2120 Rundill Rd. | 1-4 p.m.The Olmstead Parks Conservancy and Louisville Parks and Recreation are hosting a watch party at Iroquois Park’s Summit Field and North Overlook. You can find the entry gateat Rundill and Uppill roads. It’ll be open from 1-4 p.m. The first 300 guests get free eclipse glasses!Kentucky Science Center/
727 W. Main St. | 1-4:30 p.m.Head to the Kentucky Science Center for a viewing event included with the purchase of a general admission ticket and enjoy special programming throughout the galleries.$1 Glasses at Lucky Cat Cafe
2230 Dundee Rd.
Stop by Lucky Cat Cafe this weekend to get your certified safe eclipse glasses for $1, and pet some kitties while you’re at it! Available while supplies last.Against The Grain Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
401 E. Main St. | 12 p.m.
For a fantastic patio watch party, grab a blanket and lawn chair, and join the ATG team from noon until the sun returns. They’ll be passing out free NASA-approved solar eclipse viewing glasses while supplies last, whipping up special eclipse-themed cocktails, and setting up some totality patio games.Louisville will experience 99% coverage of the April 8 total solar eclipse.
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