2024 Solar Eclipse
Avon Lake Public Library (ALPL) in partnership with the City of Avon Lake, is excited to begin the countdown to the 2024 total solar eclipse by holding our “Eclipse Kick Off Party” on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. No foolin’!
This is our way to start a year-long countdown to this once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse event, which will be visible on Monday, April 8 2024.
The community of Avon Lake sits directly in the line of totality which means we will be in the path where moon will completely block out the sun for nearly four minutes, which is the longest duration to view this event.
ECLIPSE KICK-OFF PARTY
PARTIAL ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY
2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
ECLIPSE KICK-OFF PARTY
As a part of our “Eclipse Kick Off Party”, from 11:00am to 1:00 pm we’ll be offering a variety of eclipse-inspired crafts for kids of all ages, an opportunity to learn about how to practice safe solar viewing with telescope viewing demonstrations and opportunities to look through them with the assistance of the Black River Astronomical Society, and information available to learn more about the upcoming partial and total solar eclipses.
At Noon at the Eclipse Kick Off Party, there will be a special presentation at 12:00pm (Noon) by Planetarium Director, Suzie Dills, of the Hoover-Price Planetarium located in Canton, Ohio. Dills will be sharing maps of eclipse totality and viewing, safe eclipse viewing, timing for the April eclipse, and the science behind eclipses. Seating is limited for the special presentation and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Purchase Safe Eclipse Viewing Glasses
Here is a reputable place to purchase specifically designed solar eclipse glasses.
Eclipse Eye Safety
Looking directly at the the sun during a solar eclipse is unsafe, except during brief phase when the moon entirely blocks the sun's bright face.
Viewing Locations
We've listed some of the best spots in Avon Lake to view the 2024 Solar Eclipse.