Get ready, Burlington, Vermont — the Solar Eclipse is on its way! With less than a week remaining until we witness a total polarity eclipse, it’s time to make sure you’re fully prepared. To assist you in making the most of this incredible event, we’ve pulled together a comprehensive guide highlighting the best viewing spots and where to purchase your essential viewing glasses!
When exactly is the total solar eclipse? The eclipse begins at 2:14pm on Monday, April 8th, and ends at 4:37pm. Totality, when the moon will be completely blocking the sun and can be viewed without eclipse glasses, is from 3:26-3:29pm.
Get your viewing glasses at Healthy Living Market
Free viewing spots:
— Waterfront Park | Burlington
— Oakledge Park | Burlington
— Battery Park | Burlington
— Maple Street Park | Essex Junction
— Airport Park | Colchester
— Shelburne Bay Park | Shelburne
Festivals & Ticketed Events:
— Totality at Hula
Hula Lakeside
April 7 at 3-5 p.m., April 8 at 12-5 p.m.
— Community Solar Eclipse Picnic at SAVU Lakeside
April 8th from 3-5pm
— Solar Eclipse Festival
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
April 5-9
— Astronomical
BCA Center
April 6, 6-7:30 p.m
— Solar Eclipse Party: Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
The Venetian Soda Lounge
April 8, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m
— Solar Eclipse After Party with Lady Moon & The Eclipse
Higher Ground
April 8, 7 p.m.
— Illuminate Vermont
Market Street in South Burlington
April 5-6, 5-9 p.m.
— Moonshadow: An Eclipse Viewing Experience
Shelburne Vineyard
April 8, 1-5 p.m.
— Solar Eclipse at Shelburne Museum
Shelburne Museum
April 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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