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Miami, FL - South Florida residents have the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse on Monday as millions across North America look to the skies for the celestial event.
The path of totality, where the sun will be completely blocked by the moon, stretches from Mexico to Canada.
However, South Florida will still experience a significant partial eclipse.
Experts say the partial eclipse will begin in South Florida at 1:47 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), with the peak of the eclipse occurring at 3:02 PM EST.
By 4:02 PM EST, the sun will be fully visible again.
Several South Florida organizations are hosting eclipse viewing events, offering a chance to experience the astronomical phenomenon with expert guidance and proper equipment.
- The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science will offer special programming about eclipses throughout the day, culminating in a viewing of the partial eclipse. Eclipse glasses will be available for purchase. (Admission fees apply)
The Stocker AstroScience Center at Florida International University will hold a public viewing event with telescopes equipped for safe solar observation. (Free and open to the public)
Southern Cross Astronomers will set up professional solar equipment near Zoo Miami's ticket office, offering safe viewing with certified solar glasses available for purchase. (Viewing is not sponsored by the zoo, separate admission fees apply)
Free eclipse glasses will be available (while supplies last) at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Additional glasses can be purchased in the museum store. (Admission fees apply)
The South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association will host a free viewing event with telescopes equipped for safe solar observation at Fox Observatory at Markham Park.
Experts warn to never look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, as it can damage your eyes.