Where to watch the total solar eclipse Monday in and around Topeka
Kansans, prepare because the total solar eclipse is set for Monday afternoon.
Kansas will only have about 90% totality during the eclipse from around 12:30 to 3 p.m. and it will be the last visible eclipse until 2044. People across the state are expected to take time out of their day to view this astrological marvel.
NASA says viewers shouldn’t directly look at the eclipse without proper eye protection. NASA’s website also recommends wearing sunscreen while out viewing.
In and around Topeka
Papan’s Landing Senior Center, 619 N.W. Paramore St., will host an eclipse party from noon to 3 p.m. Food, drink and glasses will be provided, according to the center’s Facebook page.
The seven Sonic locations will have a blackout special. Customers can order a specialty drink and get a free pair of glasses.
Below is a list of some public parks in and around the Topeka area.
● Aaron Douglas Art Park.
● Banner Creek in Holton.
● Crestview Community Park.
● Gage Park.
● Kaw River State Park.
● Lake Shawnee.
Lawrence
University of Kansas astronomers have invited the public to watch the solar eclipse from noon to 3:30 p.m. on the marching band tarmac west of the Dole Institute of Politics. There will be activities, telescopes to look through and free glasses, according to an event flyer.
Below is a list of some public parks in Lawrence.
● Broken Arrow Park.
● Clinton Lake.
● Prairie Park.
● Riverfront Park.
Manhattan
The Flint Hills Discovery Center will host a solar eclipse party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. where people can watch the eclipse through a sun spotter out in the Blue Earth Plaza, the center’s curator of education Sally Dreher said. There will also be activities inside the center before and after the eclipse that are open to the public with the purchase of admissions tickets.
The Sunset Zoo will host its own viewing of the eclipse from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Guests will celebrate with an ambassador animal presentation, “wonder spots” and light refreshments. The first 100 people to visit will receive glasses.
Below is a list of some public parks in Manhattan.
● Bluemont Plaza.
● Konza Prairie.
● Manhattan City Park.
● Tuttle Creek State Park.
NASA
NASA will broadcast the eclipse on NASA+ and will provide a viewing option without commentary on its YouTube account at noon, according to the NASA website.