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Great North American Eclipse Watch Party
Where
Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster, VA 22503.
Visitor Center
When
April 8, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join us at Belle Isle State Park Visitor Center, Virginia, North America, Earth for a watch party of the Great North American Eclipse, with the moon covering 82% of our sun's view from our vantage point. Join a ranger at 1 p.m. for a short information session then get your chairs and blankets positioned to watch the sky show from 2 - 4 p.m. Virginia State Parks will have verified eclipse glasses for purchase to safely watch the event and a ranger will be available to assist with special accommodations, if needed, and answer questions.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-462-5030
Email Address: BelleIsle@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Astronomy/Stargazing | History/Culture | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Self-Guided Programs | Special Event
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