On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the continental United States from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. This is the first time a total solar eclipse will cross coast-to-coast since 1918!

We are just outside the path of the TOTAL eclipse. From Lakewood, 94% of the sun will be blocked by the moon! Join us in viewing this spectacular event!

-We will provide SAFE ways to view the eclipse*
-Live stream of the TOTAL eclipse rain or shine
-Presentations in the Science Dome describing what happens during a solar eclipse
-Hands-on eclipse activities

*DO NOT look directly at the sun on your own without proper equipment

Pre-eclipse planetarium presentation in the Science Dome at 8:30 a.m….

Eclipse begins at 9:08 a.m.
Eclipse is maximum at 10:20 a.m.
Eclipse ends at 11:38 a.m.

Post-eclipse planetarium presentation in the Science Dome at 11:45 a.m.