While many are preparing their special glasses to enjoy the total solar eclipse outdoors on April 8, there are also numerous other creative and fancy options to take part in the astronomical show, including watch parties all across the country.
The event, which will be visible for approximately four minutes, is a rare and highly anticipated landmark for astronomy enthusiasts as it marks the final total solar eclipse visible from the United States until 2044. People from all over the country have booked flights or are getting ready to travel and experience it, contributing to what is expected to be a touristic boom.
The agency has predicted that the path of totality -referring to locations where individuals will experience complete blockage of the sun- will include Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, as well as small parts of Tennessee and Michigan.
Several museums, restaurants, and tour companies across the country will be hosting 'watch parties' and providing solar glasses for customers to enjoy this phenomenon.
Among the most creative options, amusement park Six Flags Over Texas will hold a Solar Coaster viewing event, in which visitors will be able to enjoy a limited selection of rides before and after watching the eclipse, while Delta Air Lines is offering a Path-of-Totality Flight to watch the event from the sky.
However, one of the most exclusive and probably romantic places to experience the total solar eclipse from cities are going to be tall buildings. Here are five highlighted rooftop watch parties options to enjoy the show.
1. Total Solar Eclipse in Washington DC: Deck 11 Rooftop Watch Party
On Monday, April 8th, Deck 11 will host a unique, free, public event where attendees can witness the solar eclipse from the unparalleled sky views offered by the rooftop lounge. An opportunity to witness history while guests enjoy the Deck 11 and Art and Soul menu. Special bites and cocktails will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. Free eclipse glasses will be provided to observe the eclipse reach its peak at 3:20 p.m.
- 415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
2. Partial Solar Eclipse in Miami: Watch Party in Frost Science
During the solar eclipse weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the science and history of eclipses through educational activities and a special show at the Frost Planetarium. On April 8th, Frost Science will offer a day of special programming at the Frost Planetarium and throughout the museum for visitors to learn about the science and history of eclipses. Access to the museum's rooftop (level 6) will be available for active Frost Science members on a first-come, first-served basis, weather permitting.
- 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
3. Partial Solar Eclipse in Boston: Deck 12 Watch Party
Deck 12 offers the opportunity to witness the partial solar eclipse with unparalleled sky views from the rooftop lounge. From 2 to 5 p.m., guests can enjoy half-priced appetizers with the purchase of a drink and observe the eclipse at 3:29 p.m. with complimentary eclipse glasses.
- 65 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
4. Total Solar Eclipse in Dallas: Sky Blu Rooftop Watch Party
Guests will have panoramic views of the Dallas skyline and the eclipse from the 9th floor of the Tru by Hilton in the Design District. There will be specialty beverages and bites. Reserve a spot with an $8 donation to Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas for STEM scholarships.
-Hilton Market Center, Ninth Floor, 1949 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas.
5. Total Solar Eclipse in St. Louis, Missouri: 360 Rooftop Bar Watch Party
360 Rooftop Bar is hosting a solar eclipse viewing party at its downtown St. Louis location from 400 feet above the downtown skyline. The rooftop bar and restaurant will offer signature eclipse cocktails and a full-service bar for the special event, along with bites from the 360 menu from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The menu will include pizzas, cheese and charcuterie boards, salads, and desserts.
-360 Rooftop Bar is located at the top of the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, One S. Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri 63102.
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