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Solar Big Year — 2023 Eclipse
Saturday | October 14, 2023 | 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Join us at the Bell to celebrate Minnesota’s partial view of the annular eclipse on Saturday, October 14th. The eclipse will be at its peak at about 11:45, and we’ll see about 45% of totality here in Minnesota. Throughout the day, we’ll have solar-focused activities; a live stream of the eclipse from New Mexico, where they’ll see the ring of fire; and our expert astronomy staff will be here to answer all of your burning questions about the Sun!
Please note: we’re unable to control the clouds — if the weather is poor on the day of the eclipse, we’ll still have a day of sun-focused activities!
Learn more about the event at the link below:
This is an in-person event at the Bell Museum and is included in the cost of regular admission.
Parking
Paid surface lot parking, managed by UMN Parking & Transportation Services, is available with an entrance off of Larpenteur Ave. The daily rate is $6. Note: The parking fee is waived for any vehicle in the lot under 10 minutes. Pay stations only accept credit cards.
A complimentary, accessible shuttle will be traveling between these off-site locations and the Bell entrance from 10am–3pm.
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- UMN Lot #101
2065 Commonwealth Ave, Falcon Heights
(paid parking)
- UMN Lot #101
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