Solar eclipse watch parties across the Kansas City area
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A solar eclipse will darken skies around the U.S. on Monday April 8.
The path of totality will cover Cape Girardeau but even the Kansas City metro will be able to see some of the eclipse. According to NASA, Kansas City is looking at 89% totality.
During this year’s solar eclipse, the moon will be closer to Earth than it was during the 2017 event, further obscuring the sun’s rays and creating a wider path of totality.
Instead of 62 to 71 miles during the 2017 eclipse, in 2024 the path of totality will be between 108 and 122 miles wide, according to NASA.
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Multiple watch parties are being held across the Kansas City metro for people to experience the historic event.
Astronomical Society of Kansas City
The Astronomical Society of Kansas City is hosting a watching party beginning at 11 a.m. at the Powell Observatory located at 26500 Melrose Street in Louisburg, Kansas. They will be open until 4 p.m. They will be giving tours of the facility and will be planning educational content on the sun.
ASKC will also have several telescopes with solar filters set up for viewing as well as eclipse glasses, drinks and refreshments available for purchase.
Legends Outlets
Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kansas will be hosting an eclipse watch party on Monday on the lawn at the west end of the shopping center.
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Eclipse glasses will be provided, though due to limited quantity, glasses will only be given to those on a first-come, first served basis, while supplies last. Legends will also play NASA’s live feed on their big screen to provide lives views of the eclipse from several locations across its path.
Chicken N Pickle
Both the North Kansas City and Overland Park Chicken N Pickle locations will be hosting an eclipse watch party on Monday. The event is free to the public and begins at 12:30 p.m. and will end at 3:15 p.m. A limited amount of solar eclipse glasses will be available.
Zip KC
Zip KC in Bonner Springs will be hosting an eclipse watch party on Monday from noon until 3 p.m. People will be able to view the eclipse and climb the seven-story tower to view both Kansas City and Lawrence. Free eclipse glasses will be available.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
The Jewish Community Center in Overland Park will be hosting an eclipse watch party from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. A limited number of solar eclipse glasses will be available to the first 30 registrations. The event is free.
Rowe Ridge Vineyard & Winery
The Row Ridge Vineyard and Winery in off Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, Kansas will host a watch party on Monday. There are limited spots available and you need to call 913-721-9776 to secure your spot. Reservations are free but required in order to be provided with eclipse glasses.
