How can I see the eclipse in Fairfax County?
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The solar eclipse is fast approaching on Monday, April 8 and many in the DMV are excited to catch a glimpse.
Though Northern Virginia isn’t in the path of totality, a partial eclipse will be viewable in the area.
Fairfax County is estimated to experience a partial eclipse with a magnitude of 89%, according to eclipse2024.org.
It will begin at around 2:04 p.m. in the county and end around 4:32 p.m. with the maximum eclipse happening around 3:20 p.m.
On Monday, several libraries and parks in the county are hosting events.
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Centreville Regional Library is hosting a Solar Eclipse Party where attendees can grab a free pair of solar eclipse glasses and enjoy space-themed treats while learning about the eclipse.
They will live-stream the eclipse inside the library and welcome participants to see it outside. Glasses will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Dolley Madison Library and Sherwood Library are also hosting events. For details, click here.
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and Burke Lake Park are hosting Partial Solar Eclipse Celebrations.
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Attendees are welcome to join naturalists to view the partial solar eclipse and enjoy games, activities and demonstrations.
Fairfax County said a limited number of viewing glasses and sun-spotting scopes will be available.
Registration at each park is $10 and the event lasts from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, head to the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and Burke Lake Park event pages.
For more events, head to Fairfax County’s Library and Parks Events tab here.
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