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Solar Eclipse 2024

April 8th , 1:30pm – 5:00pm

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PLEASE NOTE: We aim to welcome everyone to this event, however capacity for Green-Wood’s Meadow and Historic Chapel is limited. Should maximum capacity be reached, we will need to limit access to both areas including any associated activities and artist activations. Scroll down for further details.

On April 8, 2024 join us to slow down, look up, and celebrate our solar system at a rare astronomical occurrence. This will be the last total solar eclipse (when the Moon occults the Sun from our vantage point on Earth) that is visible from the contiguous United States until 2044! New York City will observe 90 percent totality and, weather permitting, we’ll get to view this cosmic event together. 

Price: Free.

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We’ll gather in Green-Wood’s Meadow and at the Historic Chapel, where you can enjoy the celestial spectacle through special-edition glasses and telescopes equipped with solar filters. Enhancing the experience, amateur astronomers will be on hand to operate telescopes and answer questions relating to the eclipse. The celebration will include a diverse array of activities: self-guided explorations and artist-led activations, including an intimate soil soundscape installation, a community mural with the Red Hook Art Project, a listening session pop-up with Sacred Bones Records, and a gong sound bath by Samer Ghadry alongside NASA’s livestream of the eclipse from the path of totality.

Food and soft drinks available for purchase. Vendors include Julian Cavin and La Newyorkina. Drinks bar by Green-Wood (cash and credit card accepted). Enjoy vendor offerings or bring your own snacks. Note: This is an alcohol-free event for a family-friendly atmosphere.

Presented by Pioneer Works, Green-Wood, and the Amateur Astronomers Association. This afternoon will be one that comes around only once a few decades—don’t miss out!

This program is supported by the Simons Foundation and its ‘In the Path of Totality’ initiative. Click here to learn more.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO ATTENDEES:
We aim to welcome everyone, however capacity for Green-Wood’s Meadow and Historic Chapel is limited. Should maximum capacity be reached, we will need to limit access to both areas including any associated activities and artist activations to comply with safety regulations. Protective solar glasses will be available on a first come basis. RSVPs and donations do not guarantee access to glasses or areas with activities and artist activations. Attendees are welcome to explore Green-Wood’s 478 acres on their own, but please be mindful that the historic site is an active cemetery. To maintain a safe and peaceful environment, please follow our guidelines: no loud noise, picnics are prohibited, stay on roads and paths, be mindful of cars, and be respectful of those visiting loved ones.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

  • ECLIPSE WATCHING WITH THE AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS ASSOCIATION, 1:30–5:00pm
  • TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE: THROUGH THE EYES OF NASA , 2:15–4:45pm
  • GONG SOUND BATH WITH SAMER GHADRY, 2:15–4:45pm
  • JOURNEY TO THE MOON AND BEYOND: LISTENING SESSION AND POP-UP WITH SACRED BONES RECORDS, 1:30–5:00pm
  • SCAVENGER HUNT BY PW LEARN & ENGAGE AND GW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, 1:30–5:00pm
  • SKY THROUGH SOIL LISTENING SYSTEM, 1:30–5:00pm
  • COMMUNITY ART TABLE WITH RED HOOK ART PROJECT, 1:30–5:00pm
  • BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY KIDSMOBILE, 1:30–5:00pm
  • BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY ACCESSIBLE SOUNDSCAPE STATION, 1:30–5:00pm
  • BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME & CRAFTS, 1:30–5:00pm
  • SPACE-THEMED PLAY AREA BY GW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, 1:30–5:00pm
  • NATURE TOUCH TABLE, 1:30–5:00pm

Please Note: 

  • The partial eclipse will begin at 2:10pm, reach maximum eclipse at 3:25pm, and end at 4:36pm.
  • Special-edition eclipse viewing glasses will be available on a first come basis.
  • Bring a blanket or something comfortable to sit on. 
  • There is no onsite parking available. 
  • The program will be adjusted depending on the weather, and any updates or changes will be shared on April 6th. 
  • Use caution when viewing the solar eclipse. Do not look directly at the sun (even during an eclipse!), unless you are wearing the proper eye protection for viewing.
  • This event is free but registration is recommended.

Register through the Pioneer Works website.