NOTE: The information posted below is gathered from press releases people have sent us or information we have gotten off of websites. It is in no way a guarantee of an event, please do your own research before counting on something mentioned below. It is just offered in the spirit of fun. Good luck and have a great day!
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The much-talked-about solar eclipse is this Monday, April 8. It begins at 12:42 PM (St. Louis time) with the peak event at 2 p.m. The Cardinals have a home game on Monday, starting at 6:45. By that time the whole eclipse show will be over, but the eclipse did affect the schedule of the Yankees- Marlins game on Monday. The Yankees were set to host Miami at 2:05 p.m. but the start was pushed back four hours to 6:05 p.m.
What is a total solar eclipse? Check out the St. Louis Science Center for more: CLICK HERE.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks out the face of the sun during the day. The sky darkens as if it were dawn or dusk, and you are able to view spectacular sights like the solar corona.
Where can I experience totality?
What will you see in St. Louis on April 8th?
The St. Louis area will experience a partial solar eclipse. At maximum eclipse, approximately 99% of the sun will be blocked by the moon.
Even with 99% of the sun’s light blocked, it is still unsafe to look directly at the sun without protection.
Eclipse Start: 12:42 p.m. CDT
Maximum Eclipse: 2:00 p.m. CDT
Eclipse End: 3:17 p.m. CDT
Duration of Eclipse: 2 hours, 34 minutes
Travel to locations in the path of totality if at all possible!
While it will be experienced in the Greater St. Louis Area, this solar eclipse will provide portions of southeast Missouri with a “Total” Solar Eclipse with nearly double the length of totality experienced in the August 2017 “Great American Eclipse.” There seemed to be a lot more hoopla surrounding the one in 2017 but people are realizing this is a big one and according to MoEclipse.org— “The next ‘Great American Eclipse’ is August 12, 2045 and only a tiny sliver of southwest Missouri will be in the path of ‘Totality.'”
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Totality of this eclipse can be viewed in our region by traveling to southern Missouri and Illinois.
Eclipses are rare so if there is no cloud cover it will be spectacular and worth taking the time out to see it. “On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse crossed North, Central, and South America. If not for the clouds that day, this eclipse would have been visible in St. Louis as a partial solar eclipse.”– St. Louis Science Center.
Here is the link to the eclipse page for the St. Louis Science Center: https://www.slsc.org/event-overviews/eclipse-2024/
These are a few eclipse events happening on April 8, 2024. If you know of any more we should include, please let us know.
St. Louis:
SCIENCE CENTER PLANETARIUM
Want to enjoy the eclipse and some activities at the Saint Louis Science Center? Here’s what you can expect on April 8.
- Live streaming of total eclipse across United States (expected from noon-3 pm). Feed will be shared throughout the building, including inside the James S. McDonnell Planetarium.
- Get creative in our Makerspace Gallery and create your very own eclipse glasses case. The Makerspace Gallery is located on the 2nd Floor.
Learn More - Partial viewing opportunities outside the Planetarium and in the GROW gallery. Guests must wear eclipse glasses to view
2024 Eclipse Passport From Science Center
On April 8, 2024 the last total solar eclipse visible in the United States for over 21 years will pass south of St. Louis over southern Missouri and Illinois.
Use your passport to learn some quick facts, myths, and historic events connected to eclipses, to uncover why this event is so important.
Pick up safety tips for safe solar observation.
Become a citizen scientist by documenting your firsthand experiences during the eclipse.
Download your 2024 Eclipse Passport and assemble it at home for this special astronomical event!
ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY 400 FEET ABOVE DOWNTOWN. AT 360 ROOFTOP BAR. APRIL 8, 1 TO 3 PM
It’s being called the most exciting minutes in astronomy and Three Sixty Downtown will open its popular rooftop at 1 p.m. on April 8 for a Solar Eclipse viewing party.
The rooftop bar and restaurant will offer signature eclipse cocktails and a full-service bar for the special event along with bites from the 360 menu from 1 to 3 p.m. The menu will include pizzas, cheese and charcuterie boards, salads and desserts.
Signature cocktails include:
Dark Side of the Sun
Old Forester Bourbon, Chambord, Cranberry Juice, Simple Syrup and Sour Mix
Eclipse Elixir
Plantation Dark Rum, Simple Syrup, Ground Cinnamon, Orange Juice, Sprite
Solar Eclipse Sip Mocktail
Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice
There is no entrance fee for the party.
The spectacular rooftop views from Three Sixty will give guests a one-of-a-kind vantage of the Great North American Eclipse from 400 feet above the downtown skyline.
Three Sixty is located at the top of the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, One S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102. More information is available at 360-STL.com.
ECLIPSE PARTY AT CITY MUSEUM:
Where is one of the best places in St. Louis to get a great view of the 2024 Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8? On the City Museum Rooftop.
Get a pair of special Eclipse Sunglasses and come see the dark side of the moon for this once (or twice) in a lifetime celestial event. The eclipse will begin around 12:45 p.m., with near-totality around 2 p.m. The sun returns to full visibility around 3:15 p.m. Eclipse sunglasses will be handed out on the Rooftop prior to the solar event. The viewing party is included with City Museum admission.
PERSIMMON RIDGE WINERY- BARNHART, MO
Join us on April 8 for an unforgettable Eclipse Party at our picturesque winery.
>Eclipse Viewing Glasses: Safely observe the cosmic alignment.
>Wine Glass: Choose your favorite Persimmon Ridge Winery glass.
>One Glass of Wine OR One Domestic Beer: Cheers to the eclipse!
>Stunning Eclipse Viewing: Our expansive area offers unobstructed views of the celestial spectacle. Witness the magic as the Moon dances across the Sun’s fiery surface!
>Live Music: Groove to the rhythm of the cosmos with live tunes. Our talented musician, Cole Allen, will be playing the blues to rock your soul.
>Food Truck Delights: Kanoa’s Hawaiian Grill brings the spirit of the islands with their mouthwatering Hawaiian barbecue. Dive into traditional Hawaiian plate lunches that’ll transport you straight to the beach. Think tender Kalua Pork, flavorful Shoyu Chicken, and more!
>Jewelry Extravaganza: Kay Cash Design Studio will be showcasing her Permanent Jewelry and stacking bracelets—the perfect celestial accessory! Adorn your wrists with lunar-inspired elegance.
Limited Tickets Available—Secure Yours Now! Time: Eclipse begins at 12:42 PM (local time) with the peak event at 2:00 PM.
>No outside food or beverages.
>No pets.
>No helium balloons, confetti or glitter.
>PR kitchen will be closed.
**ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED** Please use the link in this event, pay in person or give us a call to secure your tickets. Tickets must be purchased by April 5. CLICK HERE
Near St. Louis– Across the River in Illinois:
SUNSET OVERLOOK IN COLUMBIA ILLINOIS:
HERALD SQUARE ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY
Collinsville, Illinois
ECKERTS IN BELLEVILLE
SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY
Join us for an awe-inspiring Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! Immerse yourself in the celestial spectacle as the moon dances between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow on the…
Outstate Missouri:
Chaffee, Mo. (Near Cape Girardeau)
ADAM WAINWRIGHT CONCERT AT “ROCK ‘N’ ROLL DRIVE INN
Adam Wainwright and his band will be in Missouri to welcome the solar eclipse and perform some music on April 8 at the Rock and Roll Drive-In. Wainwrightis part of a big Solar Eclipse Party at the Rock ‘N’Roll Drive-In in Chaffee, Mo.
For total information on this event: CLICK HERE
Cape Girardeau
According to Space.com, weather permitting, Cape Girardeau should offer a great view of the eclipse, with the Mississippi River lying to the southeast just below where the sun will be positioned.
Perryville
For information the Perryville, SolarFest CLICK HERE.
From the National Parks:
