Here Are 10 Eclipse Parties In Arizona Perfect For Viewing The Big Event

In case you haven’t already heard, North America will be experiencing a total solar eclipse on August 21 of this year and it’s the first to occur in the United States since 1979. Although Arizonans will only see up to 78% of the eclipse, it is still an exciting time for astronomers and science lovers alike!

If you want to view the eclipse happening, you could do it from your home, school, or work. On the other hand, you can also go to a viewing party where you can use solar viewing glasses and interact with your fellow Arizonans. All events take place on Monday, August 21.

Image courtesy Lowell Observatory

Hosted at one of Arizona’s most famous observatories, this is an all-day event filled with family activities, solar viewing opportunities, livestreams of astronomer talks, and tours of the facility.

Address: 1400 West Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Details: lowell.edu

Mohave County Library/Facebook

This county library will be hosting a free event for community members looking to safely view the eclipse. They will be handing out free solar viewing glasses so the whole family can participate in this event.

Address: 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman
Time: Begins at 10:00 am
Details: mohavecountylibrary.us

Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum/Facebook

In the days leading up to the big event, this Miami Memorial Library will be hosting a series of educational events by showing documentaries and movies. On the day of the eclipse, the library will host a viewing party in front of the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

Address: 150 North Plaza Circle, Miami
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Details: gcldaz.org

Dawn K./Yelp

This Tucson library will host a solar viewing event which begins with a presentation about the eclipse followed by providing solar glasses for safelyviewing the eclipse.

Address: Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library, 7800 North Schisler Drive, Tucson
Time: Event begins at 9:00 am
Details: Pima County Public Library

Image courtesy City of Eloy

Hosted at the Eloy Santa Cruz Library, this viewing event provides you with an opportunity to safely view the eclipse with provided solar glasses.

Address: 1000 North Main Street, Eloy
Time: Begins at 9:00 am
Details:

Valencia Library/Facebook

Valencia Library in Tucson will host a free viewing party for the community. Stop by to use solar eclipse glasses to watch the eclipse and snack on a Moon Pie.

Address: Valencia Library, 202 West Valencia Road, Tucson
Time: Event begins at 9:00 am
Details:Pima County Public Library

Apache Junction Public Library/Facebook

Hosted at the Apache Junction Public Library, this viewing event provides solar glasses for watching the eclipse, followed by family friendly activities.

Address: 1177 North Idaho Road, Apache Junction
Time: Begins at 10:00 am
Details: Apache Junction Public Library

North Valley Regional Library/Facebook

Hosted at the North Valley Regional Branch Library, you and your family can watch the partial solar eclipse right outside the library with provided viewing glasses.

Address: North Valley Regional Branch Library, 40410 North Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem
Time: Begins at 9:30 am
Details: Maricopa County Library District

Image courtesy Town of Prescott Valley

Get ready to enjoy viewing the solar eclipse at this joint effort between the Prescott Valley Public Library and the Prescott Astronomy Club. Learn about the solar eclipse, don your solar glasses to watch the eclipse, and participate in a variety of activities.

Address: Prescott Valley Civic Center Amphitheater, 7501 East Civic Circle, Prescott Valley
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Details: Town of Prescott Valley

Yuma County Library District/Facebook

Want a chance to see the solar eclipse up close? While you won’t be able to travel much closer to the sun, you can use the special solar telescope that will be at the Yuma Library. Otherwise, you can use a pair of solar glasses to sit back and enjoy the show.

Address: Yuma Main Library, 2951 South 21st Drive, Yuma
Time: 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Details: Yuma County Library District

You can read more about the Great American Eclipse by reading The Rare Natural Phenomenon In Arizona That Will Go Down In History.