Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | City Of Austin website
Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | City Of Austin website
The Austin Nature and Science Center is hosting an educational event to discuss the upcoming eclipse with expert and educator Dawn Davies. The event, known as Full-Moon Swim, will take place on Monday, March 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the south entrance of Barton Springs.
Davies, who is the Hill Country Alliance’s Night Sky Program Manager, brings over a decade of astronomy outreach and dark sky preservation experience to the table. She has previously served on the board of the Austin Astronomical Society and advocated for the International Dark-Sky Association.
Attendees are encouraged to bring binoculars and telescopes to observe the moon during the event. Other astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts will also be present to assist in exploring the night sky with telescopes and engaging in hands-on learning activities. Free eclipse glasses will be provided to participants.
The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is set to be a rare event for Austin. The city will be in the path of totality for this eclipse, offering a unique viewing experience. Austin is not expected to witness another total solar eclipse for another 319 years.
To prepare for the event, free eclipse glasses and bookmarks are available at select Austin Parks and Recreation locations starting March 11. These items are offered while supplies last to enhance the viewing experience and ensure safe observation of the total eclipse.
For those interested in learning more about the Total Eclipse 2024 and how to view it safely, the Austin Nature and Science Center provides resources and guidance for the public.
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