SLAS invites fellow members to observe the eclipse from the top of Monk’s Mound in Cahokia State Park, Illinois. From this location, we will watch the eclipsed Sun setting behind the St. Louis skyline. Specifically the Sun will set behind the Edward Jones Dome with the Arch slightly South of the Sun.
The eclipse will begin at in the late afternoon at 4:40pm with the Sun only 16 degrees above the southwestern horizon. Maximum eclipse will occur at 5:47pm with approximately 50% of the Sun covered by the Moon. The Sun will set at 6:07pm with eclipse is still underway and more than 40% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
SLAS has purchased 100 Eclipse Viewers. Every member who attends the October SLAS Meeting will receive a free viewer!
The eclipse will begin at in the late afternoon at 4:40pm with the Sun only 16 degrees above the southwestern horizon. Maximum eclipse will occur at 5:47pm with approximately 50% of the Sun covered by the Moon. The Sun will set at 6:07pm with eclipse is still underway and more than 40% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
SLAS has purchased 100 Eclipse Viewers. Every member who attends the October SLAS Meeting will receive a free viewer!
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Time: 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Central
