Top 5 Places to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Arizona
18 Aug 2017 by Barbara Woyak

The eagerly awaited solar eclipse is almost here! On Monday, August 21, a total eclipse will pass right through the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. While Arizona is outside of the path of totality, we’ll still have a great view of a partial eclipse! Here are the best places to view and celebrate this special event.

1. Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff

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The world-renowned Lowell Observatory will be a hosting an all-day party in celebration of this momentous event including tours, talks, activities, and a live streaming of the total eclipse over Oregon.

Cost: $15 for general admission; $8 for ages 5-17; free for kids age 4 and under.

Viewing time: The partial eclipse will be viewable in Flagstaff from 9:13am-12:01pm peaking at 10:34am.

Location:

Lowell Observatory

1400 W. Mars Hill Road

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

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2. Meteor Crater

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Arizona’s most famous astronomical attraction is hosting a one-of-a-kind viewing party and even giving away free eclipse glasses! Glasses are only available while supplies last so we recommend you arrive early- doors open at 7am.

Cost: $18 for adults; $16 for seniors; $9 for ages 6-17; $9 for veterans; free for active military.

Viewing time: The partial eclipse will be viewable at Meteor Crater from 9:15am-12:03pm peaking at 10:36am.

Location:

Meteor Crater

Interstate 40

Exit 233

Winslow, AZ 86047

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3. The Arizona Science Center

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The Arizona Science Center’s viewing party will feature fun hands-on activities to learn about the eclipse and will provide free viewing glass to the first 500 guests!

Cost: $18; $13 for ages 3-17.

Time: 8:30am-noon.

Location:

Arizona Science Center

600 E Washington St

Phoenix, AZ 85004

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4. The School or Earth and Space Exploration at ASU

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The School or Earth and Space Exploration at ASU is hosting a viewing party complete with telescopes and safe-viewing glasses for guests to use while watching the eclipse!

Cost: Free.

Time: 9am- noon.

Location:

Hayden Lawn

Parking at Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV

718 E. Terrace Mall

Tempe, AZ 85281

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5. The Planetarium at the University of Arizona

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The Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium is hosting an epic viewing party complete with solar telescopes set up for viewing as well as live streams from around the country.

Cost: Free.

Time: 9am- noon.

Location:

Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium

1601 E University Blvd

Tucson, AZ 85719

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Barbara Woyak

Frustrated by a bad experience, Barbara began her real estate career with a goal of providing exceptional service. Our motto is "A Name Friends Recommend." If you have a great experience then you will want your friends and family to have that same great experience.