Event

The observatory is open for the April 8th Solar Eclipse.
Join us for all the excitement.  

All are encouraged to gather and share the view.  Visitor center will be open with science activities & food trucks will be on site for lunch!

Eclipse Starts ~ 2:06:12 PM
Mid-Eclipse ~ 3:22:04 PM
Eclipse complete ~ 4:33:39 PM

Maximum Coverage 91% 
Yields 89.8% Obscuration
@ 3:22:04 PM

Solar eclipse glasses will be provided while
quantities last. 

Live Streaming (from a sunny location) will be provided in the Visitor Center if overcast or raining.

Date: Monday, April 8, 2024

Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern

Location: Muddy Run Observatory
172 Bethesda Church Road W.
Holtwood, PA 17532

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Great event. Partly cloudy but still amazing views. Great food, lots of fun.
Photo From Solar Eclipse
Just a few of the thousands who shared the eclipse with us.
Photo From Solar Eclipse
Our youngest volunteer, Gabe, enjoying the eclipse