Corning Museum of Glass plans eclipse watch party April 8. What to know about event.
Corning Museum of Glass will host an outdoor viewing space for guests between 2-4 p.m. Monday, April 8, to look at a once-in-a-lifetime experience, watching the Great American Eclipse darken the skies.
For about four minutes in the middle of the afternoon, cloudy or not, the sky about Corning Museum of Glass will blacken, according to CMoG officials. Corning will not experience totality, but it will be at around 98 percent, still making for one of the most significant astronomical events to affect the region in 100 years.
“There will also be projector boxes (NASA PUNCH pinhole projectors) for viewing safely, or you can buy the glasses in the shops, although there are limited supplies,” said Kelci Sibley, a CMoG spokesperson. “Admission for kids and teens is free.”
CMoG is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday.
Sibley said there will also be some space-themed activities for families to enjoy, like a scavenger hunt, puzzles, coloring and more.
At the CMoG studio people will be able to "Make Your Own Glass Moon" every day until April 28. Children and teens get in for free. Adult prices vary.
Murder mystery during eclipse on Seneca Lake sold out
A Solar Eclipse Party will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Monday at the Seneca Lake Events Center at Clute Park.
The Schuyler County Historical Society is throwing an event that will include murder, mystery and history under the total eclipse of the sun, according to Nigar Hale, Executive Director of the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce.
The 1920s-themed eclipse party will feature a murder mystery and a lot of sun and fun, officials said. The event, which was available for up to 150 people, has sold out.
ARTS Council plans eclipse-themed events in Corning
In Corning, the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes is hosting a "Celebration of the Eclipse" event featuring a regional juried show, a poetry workshop, and other activities.
With parts of the Finger Lakes in the path of totality, the ARTS Council invited artists from the Southern Finger Lakes and beyond to explore a variety of responses to the eclipse.
All Celebration of the Eclipse programs are free and open to the public, and will take place at The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, 79 W Market St in Corning.
Events include "Rituals of the Eclipse" on April 8 from 1-5 p.m., an "Eclipse Ekphrastic Writing Workshop" on April 11 from 7-9 p.m., and the Eclipse Show Reception on April 12 from 4-6 p.m.
What to know about the eclipse in Corning
The eclipse will start at 2:07:10 p.m. in Corning, peak at 3:22:10 p.m. and end at 4:33:50 p.m. Chances of clear skies in Corning stand at 51.9% based on historical trends, according to NOAA.
Corning-Painted Post and other area school districts have planned a half day of school on April 8, with educational activities during the morning. Wegmans will close from 3-3:30 p.m. during the eclipse.
The best places to witness the eclipse include open parks or waterfront areas with unobstructed views of the sky.
This article originally appeared on The Leader: Solar Eclipse 2024: How to watch April 8 at Corning Museum of Glass
