Get best view of the eclipse

Solar eclipse viewing in Central Florida should offer great views with many events around Metro Orlando. Check out our compilation of spots to take in the eclipse — with proper glasses to protect your eyes, of course.

Solar eclipse viewing in Florida will provide some great views — leading to events around Metro Orlando as the moon blocks more than 80 percent of the sun.

Here’s a compilation of some viewing parties or good spots to take in the eclipse — with proper glasses to protect your eyes, of course — in Central Florida.

Orlando/Orange

Dr. Phillips Center — The green space in front of the downtown performing-arts theater, Seneff Arts Plaza, will be host to an Orlando Science Center pop-up location, offering free viewing glasses while supplies last and education information as the eclipse occurs.

Museum of Arts and Sciences —A telescope fitted with a solar filter will provide visitors with a magnified view and glasses will be available for purchase.

Orange County Library System — Arts and crafts, as well as educational activities, will take place during parties for the viewing at many of the library’s branches; registration required.

Orlando Science Center — Phone filters to take advantage of your cellphone’s camera will be available, as will solar-telescope filters and viewing glasses for visitors who pay general admission, along with eclipse demonstrations.

UCF — The deepest eclipse for campus in 47 years will be marked by “Knights Under the Stars” at the reflection pond near Millican Hall. Telescopes will be set up and eclipse glasses will be available. Early arrival to allow time for finding parking is recommended by the university.

Winter Park’s Central Park — Another pop-up location for Orlando Science Center also offers free eclipse glasses while supplies last.

Cape Canaveral/ Brevard

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex — Get NASA-approved eclipse viewing glasses, hear questions answered by space experts and hear their commentary, partake in educational or entertainment activities and see NASA TV on the big screen in the Rocket Garden.

Eastern Florida State College — Its planetarium offers 88 percent totality at 2:55 p.m., with the observatory open for the duration of the eclipse. Glasses available for $1 each.

Seminole

Seminole State College — Free eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last and filtered telescopes and binoculars will be available for a magnified view from Buehler Planetarium, where maximum eclipse viewing will happen about 2:51 p.m. The college bills its event as Central Florida’s largest to offer free admission, parking and glasses; visitors should enter campus via Lake Mary Boulevard and College Drive.

Lake Wales

Bok Tower Gardens — The property’s elevation provides one of the highest locations in Central Florida for viewing.

Lake County

Leesburg Public Library — Free eclipse glasses while supplies last will accompany art projects for children and a screening of the documentary “Chasing Shadows.”