Join Ranger Gabe and the Marin Stargazers for a fascinating partial solar eclipse. Beginning at 8:00 am from the top of Ring Mountain, the sun will rise in a celestial dance with the earth and moon. At 8:05 am the first “bite” of the moon’s shadow will be visible as we safely view through filtered telescopes and eclipse glasses. This will be a deep partial eclipse with maximum coverage of 83% at 9:19 am. We’ll have telescopes in both white and h alpha light available, which means we can see any flares, prominences, and sunspots on our nearest star. Will we notice the air getting cooler as the eclipse progresses? Will birds and animals, not to mention humans, feel a change in the light around us? Come see for yourself! Appropriate for all ages. Distance: 0.3 miles on a paved road; elevation gain: 60 feet. Bring water and a snack. Friendly dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Registration is required.

Never look at the sun directly with your naked eye, as it can result in serious eye damage. At this event, the telescopes and eclipse glasses have specialized filters to ensure safe viewing of the sun. Avoid using regular or polarized sunglasses, smoked glass, exposed film, medical X-rays, or homemade filters, as they are unsafe and can cause eye damage.

Questions: Contact Gabe Ngarandad at GNgarangad@marincounty.org.