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Albuquerque will have its second solar eclipse event in six months with a partial eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8, 2024. Albuquerque will see 78% coverage for this event.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy will be giving away free eclipse viewers in the main lobby of the PAIS building during the following dates and times:
Dates
Days
Times
March 25-29
Monday - Friday
12-1 pm everyday, 10-11 am (Thursday only), and 2-3 pm (WF Only)
April 1-5
Monday - Friday
10-11 am, 12-1 pm and 2-3 pm
*Times subject to change
The number of glasses per person will be limited, and the giveaway will continue until supplies are gone. Visitor parking on campus is available in the Cornell Parking Structure for $1.75/half hour. Please do not park along Redondo Drive near PAÍS or in reserved parking spaces to pick up glasses.
Donations to support planning for a new UNM Campus Observatory are encouraged and appreciated.
Why do you need special glasses to view the sun?
You can damage your eyes by simply looking up at a solar eclipse. You must wear special eclipse glasses to look at a solar eclipse. The American Optometric Association suggests using a handheld solar viewer, special-purpose solar filters, or other ISO-certified filters if you plan to view a solar eclipse for even a short period of time.
Upcoming Events
Colloquium:
Fri 4/5, 3:30PM in PAIS-1100, Dr. Manuel Endres (Caltech), TBA