4 Best Places To View The Solar Eclipse In Arizona This Year
By Melissa Mahoney|Published July 27, 2023
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
Get ready for the celestial event of the year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 14, 2023, when the annular solar eclipse will occur. Its pathway at 90% totality will move directly across the northeast part of the state. If you want a front-row seat to witness the 2023 solar eclipse in Arizona, I offer a few suggestions on where to see it.
An annular solar eclipse is a jaw-dropping sight to see. It happens when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth while at its furthest point from Earth. The moon blocks the sun for a time and it looks as though there is a ring of light around it.
The annular eclipse will be best seen in the northeast part of Arizona, giving onlookers a chance to view it at near totality. However, it's advised to purchase a pair of eclipse glasses in order to safely view this phenomenon in the sky.
Your best chance to see the eclipse is in the northeast part of the state within the Navajo Nation. Here are some of the best places to view the 2023 solar eclipse in Arizona:
The Window Rock Tribal Park & Veteran's Memorial is home to a scenic sandstone arch known as Window Rock. The park is open from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. which is perfect for viewing the eclipse which will begin at 9:11 a.m. and end at 12:04 p.m. You can check out TimeAndDate for a more accurate timetable.
If you're in need of a place to stay in Window Rock, check out the options on Hotels.com.
Church Rock in Kayenta will be another great location to view the annular solar eclipse on October 14. From here, a partial eclipse will begin at 9:10 a.m., reach its maximum at 10:31 a.m., and end at 12:01 p.m. Check TimeAndDate for more.
Located in Chinle, Canyon de Chelly National Monument is another great viewpoint for the Eclipse. It will start as a partial Eclipse around 9:10 a.m., will hit its max at 10:32 a.m., and end at 12:04 p.m.
And, lastly, the beautiful Four Corners area is an ideal spot to watch the eclipse as well. The show in the sky will begin at 9:11 a.m., hit its maximum at 10:32 a.m., and end at 12:03 p.m. Also, you'll technically be able to see the 2023 solar eclipse from four different states!
Do you plan on viewing the 2023 solar eclipse in Arizona? If so, please remember to take safety precautions and purchase a pair of Eclipse glasses ahead of time. You can check out more information on the National Eclipse website.
If you choose to watch the Eclipse in Window Rock, be sure to check out the Navajo Nation Zoo and Botanical Park. This zoo happens to be a free attraction in Arizona!
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