St. Louis Astronomical Society

Gateway Arch Eclipse Program

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Event

Don Ficken will present his eclipse talk in Tucker Theater inside the Arch Visitor Center, followed by safe solar viewing, weather permitting.

Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024

Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Central

Location: Gateway Arch
1 Memorial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63102

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:
Join us for a presentation about the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse followed by viewing of the Sun with telescopes.

Location Details

Gateway Arch
Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
1 Memorial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63102
(click to get directions)
check clear sky chart
Gateway Arch - National Park Service

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
182 attended a presentation by Don Ficken from the St Louis Astronomical Society on the eclipse. 180 viewed through three solar telescopes afterwards.

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