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In the San Francisco Bay Area
In the San Francisco Bay Area
On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from a narrow "path of annularity" in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. During this event, the Moon will cover the center of the Sun, creating a mesmerizing "ring of fire" in the sky. For those outside the path of annularity, a partial eclipse will be visible. The Bay Area will experience a partial solar eclipse, with 75–85% of the Sun being eclipsed by the Moon.
For a quick introduction to the upcoming eclipse (and the total eclipse in April) you can watch Andrew Fraknoi's recent talk to the Commonwealth Club of California for free at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xqDcgkmbPE Teachers can download a free booklet at: http://bit.l/eclipsesforteachers
BERKELEY
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM. UC Berkeley - The Lawrence (1 Centennial Drive) will have eclipse glasses for sale leading up to and during the eclipse. Join us for a viewing party and an exploration of how eclipses occur! See webpage.
FRESNO
Central Valley Astronomers (https://cvafresno.org/) will have eclipse telescopes at the Downing Planetarium on the Fresno State Campus.
LIVERMORE
Tri-Valley Stargazers at Las Positas College, set up 7:30 AM, eclipse starts 8:05 AM, maximum eclipse at 9:20 AM; https://www.trivalleystargazers.org/
LOS ALTOS HILLS
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Peninsula Astronomical Society hosts partial eclipse observing at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. Foothill Observatory is open for public solar observing on CLEAR Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. You need not RSVP here to attend; just come by! Visitors to these daytime programs can view details of the Sun through our special and safe solar filters, and dedicated solar telescope. We are able to provide spectacular views through both white-light and hydrogen-alpha (0.6 Angstrom) filters. Visitors can inspect two different layers of the sun –– the photosphere and the chromosphere. Depending on solar activity, guests may see sunspots (giant cooler areas on the sun’s surface), solar prominences (huge flame-like eruptions), and solar flares (titanic explosions).
MILL VALLEY
9:00 - 10:00 AM. Mill Valley Library in Hauke Park ...view the partial annular solar eclipse with a solar telescope and free eclipse glasses! Though the eclipse will begin to be visible starting at 8:00am, our viewing party will begin at 9:00am to catch maximum solar coverage of 83% at 9:19 am.
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. Join us for learning, crafts, and fun for all ages! Parking may be limited, but some spaces may be available by the public restrooms at 1 Hamilton Drive, next to the police station. The telescopes will be set up in Hauke Park South, a few steps from the parking lot.
OAKLAND
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Chabot Space & Science Center (10000 Skyline Blvd). Cost: $30 Adult, $25 Youth/Sr/Student, under 2 free. Chabot Space & Science Center will be open early to ensure guests have the best chance to spot the annular solar eclipse from our Observation Deck or to watch a live feed inside of the museum. After the eclipse ends, stick around for a day full of eclipse-themed science demonstrations, special guest speakers, planetarium shows, and much more. Eastbay Astronomical Society (EAS) will be viewing annularity (~90% "ring of fire") in Winnemucca, NV. Contact annulareclipse@eqastbayastro.org for more info about that.
PALO ALTO
08:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Stanford/KIPAC (IM South Fields, 1600 El Camino Real). Around 80% partial eclipse ...we invite you to celebrate this astronomical event together! 8:30-10:30 am: Eclipse observing with telescopes and other viewing equipment. The full annular eclipse will also be live streamed. At the event, you will have the opportunity to observe with: White-light solar telescopes, H-alpha solar telescopes, Sun spotters, Solar binoculars, A solar viewer, Eclipse glasses. 9:30-11:30 am: Stations with hands-on activities centered around the eclipse, solar physics, optics, and the solar system, These include: Solar S'more, Pocket Solar System, Experimenting with UV-sensitive Beads, Magic with Optics, Solar Spectroscopy, Make a Pinhole Camera, The Solar System at Scale, Spin to Win, Ask a Solar Physicist. Although weather-permitting, this event is free, open to all, and especially kids- and family-friendly! While walk-ins are also welcome, registration is strongly encouraged. See event webpage.
SAN FRANCISCO
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Sage and Drifter bar, 1368 Irving. St @15th Ave. From San Francisco 83% of the Sun will be covered. Safely View this spectacular event with host astronomer Steve White. Witness this rare event through a large 8” telescope equipped with a professional solar filter. The Sage & Drifter is a neighbor hood bar with an upscale drink menu & friendly knowledgeable staff. Enjoy a delightful specialty cocktail while viewing the eclipse and rubbing shoulder with like minded enthusiasts. Host Steve White has taught astronomy at Sierra and Hartnell colleges. He will bring his 45 years of experience to answer all your questions and enlighten you on current Solar Physics. Steve will have his 8” SCT telescope equipped with a Solar Filter and Eclipse viewing glasses. Two live feeds showing the Annular eclipse as it crosses the US will also be viewed on TV. As of Oct 8, the website indicates the event is sold out.
09:00 AM - 10:45 AM. ExplOratorium (Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street). Exploratorium educators will be present to demonstrate safe viewing techniques and engage families in hands-on activities. We have a limited supply of free eclipse glasses available to hand out. Can't join us in person? No worries! You can still be part of the action by downloading our eclipse app or visiting our website. We will be broadcasting live, close-up images of the spectacular ring of fire from telescopes located in the Valley of the Gods, Utah, and Ely, Nevada. Whether you choose to join us in person or online, prepare to be awestruck by this rare celestial event.
SAN JOSE
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM. San Jose Astronomical Association, Houge Park, 3972 Twilight Drive. Come between 7:30 and 8 if you want to see the full eclipse, but don't hesitate to join us after the eclipse has started, it will be a slow moving spectacle. The eclipse will start at about 8:10 am and go till about 10:40 am and the moon will cross with a maximum intersection of 75% at 9:20 am. Sun screen and perhaps a blanket or lawn chair are good things to bring. We will have eclipse glasses and various instruments to safely view the eclipse and the features of the sun's surface and atmosphere. In case of clouds we expect to be able to live stream what the eclipse is looking like from other sites with clearer views.
SAN MATEO
8:00am - 11:00am. College of San Mateo (CSM) Plaza of the Sun (outside Building 36). The eclipse starts at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 10:42 a.m., with the maximum eclipse, about 80%, at 9:19 a.m. With the help of the San Mateo County Astronomical Society members, the CSM Astronomy Department provides you with observational instruments and guidance to experience the solar eclipse directly. To enhance the experience, we provide the public with solar glasses, courtesy of the CSM MESA program, for direct observation. See CSM webpage.
TIBURON
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Marin Stargazers at Ring Mountain in Tiburon (park at the end of Taylor Rd. https://www.facebook.com/events/259470563634380/ or see event web page.
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