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Solar Sunday

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.
Visitor Center

When

Sept. 15, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope. The park’s astronomy volunteers will be on hand to share the wonders of the sun, solar system, and much more. A solar filter will be used for safe viewing. All ages are welcome.

Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information here.

photo of the sun shining through the trees

 

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Astronomy/Stargazing | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Stock Creek Passage - June 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Solar Sunday - June 23, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - June 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - June 30, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - July 4, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - July 7, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fossil Fever - July 13, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - July 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Solar Sunday - July 14, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - July 18, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - July 21, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - July 28, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Solar Sunday - July 28, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - Aug. 2, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Solar Sunday - Aug. 4, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - Aug. 11, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - Aug. 16, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Solar Sunday - Aug. 18, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stock Creek Passage - Aug. 25, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Solar Sunday - Sept. 1, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Solar Sunday - Sept. 29, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Solar Sunday - Oct. 13, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Solar Sunday - Oct. 27, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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