Where to watch the April 8 solar eclipse in Northern Michigan
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — When the moon makes its way in front of the sun on Monday, April 8, several libraries, parks and organizations will be having events and viewing parties for Northern Michigan residents.
Happening for the first time since 2017, and the last time until 2044, the total solar eclipse will be visible in the United States. Here’s where you can check out the partial eclipse in Northern Michigan:
East Jordan
The Raven Hill Discovery Center will be hosting an all-day eclipse event kicking off at 10 a.m. on April 8.
For $12 per person, the center will be hosting a viewing field trip where people will be able to create their own sundial craft, solar bead arrangements and view a 3D printer powered by the sun. Admission includes eclipse viewing glasses, and the eclipse will start in the area at around 2 p.m.
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Mackinaw City
Those viewing from Mackinaw City can head to The Headlands International Dark Sky Park. The park will be open for the eclipse but will not be staffed with guides. The gift shop will be closed and will not have eclipse glasses available, so visitors should come prepared with their own viewing necessities.
Petoskey
The Petoskey District Library will be hosting a viewing party at 2 p.m. on April 8 at the library’s Outdoor Labyrinth, with additional activities inside.
Teen services librarian Nisa Kesseler will be working the event as a NASA partner Eclipse Ambassador and will be handing out eclipse glasses and answering questions.
The eclipse will last until around 4:25 p.m. Throughout the event, the NASA eclipse livestream will be playing inside and eclipse-themed coloring pages will be available for children. People will also be able to make their own pinhole viewers in the Maker Space.
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Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery and Rudbeckia Winery is hosting their own viewing event from noon to 6 p.m. on April 8.
For $10, guests over 21 years old can get a pair of eclipse viewing glasses and one beer or wine drink ticket. Kids tickets are $3.50 and includes eclipse glasses. Guests under 21 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are limited to 95 due to the number of eclipse glasses purchased.
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The Friendship Centers of Emmet County, Council on Aging will be hosting a viewing event for seniors and their caretakers from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on April 8.
Eclipse viewing glasses and themed snacks will be provided during the event.
— Contact reporter Karly Graham at kgraham@petoskeynews.com. Follow her on Twitter at @KarlyGrahamJRN.
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Where to watch the April 8 solar eclipse in Northern Michigan
