Solar Eclipse Viewing Event at University of Arkansas Campus

On Monday, April 8, a partial eclipse of the sun will be visible on the U of A campus, and for much of the state of Arkansas, a total eclipse will occur. Approximately 1.5 million individuals are projected to journey to the state to witness the eclipse, and many are expected in the Northwest Arkansas area. The moon will partially eclipse the sun from 12:32 p.m. to 3:09 p.m. as viewed from campus, with maximum coverage at 1:51 p.m. To celebrate this unique and extraordinary astrological event, the campus community is encouraged to gather around 1:30 p.m. on April 8 at the Chi Omega Greek Theatre to view the eclipse. There will be a small number of special eclipse viewing glasses available at this event. University Housing has already distributed more than 7,000 eclipse glasses to its residents. These glasses were purchased by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium.