In the coming months, two solar eclipses will be visible from ECHO’s home in Burlington, Vermont:
the October 14, 2023 Partial Solar Eclipse and April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
ECHO will host activities, viewings, and educational programming around both upcoming eclipses. Check back on this page regularly for schedules and information.
Educators, visit our Teacher Resource Page for educational resources and activities.
October 14, 2023 Partial Eclipse
Join ECHO, the University of Vermont Society of Physics Students, and Vermont Astronomical Society for the partial solar eclipse taking place 12:12 pm – 2:26 pm on Saturday, October 14. Enjoy a variety of sun-safe viewing techniques, including sun-oculars, telescope projections, and eclipse glasses. Watch the full annular eclipse, or ring of fire, live-streamed from the American Southwest. Take part in family-friendly, hands-on activities to learn more about this awe-inspiring astronomical event.
Personal eclipse glasses available with admission (pay-what-you-can, suggested donation of $3 each). Glasses can be reused for the total solar eclipse taking place in Vermont on April 8, 2024.
Eclipse Timing
- Begins: 12:12 pm
- Maximum: 1:19 pm
- Ends: 2:26 pm
Eclipse activities and sun viewing ongoing, 10 am – 5 pm.
Thank you to our event sponsors, Generac DR Power and Chroma Optics.
April 8, 2024 Total Eclipse
Northern Vermont will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Check back in the coming months for more information about this historic event!
While you wait, check out these activities and resources:
- Interactive 2024 Eclipse Simulator
- NASA Solar Eclipse 2024 Guide
- NASA Video: What is a Solar Eclipse?
- Eclipse Glossary (English, Spanish, Chinese, French)
Interested in being an event sponsor? Contact Nicole Bova, Director of Development, nbova@echovermont.org
Eclipse FAQs
You must wear eclipse glasses at all times while looking at any part of the sun or its reflection, regardless of how little of the sun is visible. Please read the safety notice on the inside of your glasses for more information.
Eclipse glasses are not compatible with binoculars, telescopes, cameras, or other visual devices. Please use a solar filter on the front of your device when viewing the eclipse through any of these tools.
ECHO will have a limited supply of personal eclipse glasses available for the October 14, 2023 partial solar eclipse. These glasses will be available with Admission on a pay-what-you-can basis, suggested donation of $3 each.
Check back for more information about eclipse glasses for the April 8, 2024 total eclipse.
You may reuse your eclipse glasses from the October 14, 2023 partial eclipse for the total eclipse on April 8, 2024 as long as they are not dirty or damaged. Please see the safety notice printed on the inside of your eclipse glasses for information on proper care. Do not attempt to reuse your glasses if the lenses are scratched, punctured, or separated from the frame.
Check out our Teacher Resource Page for a curated list of eclipse lessons, activities, and citizen science opportunities.
If you are interested in being an event sponsor for the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse, please contact Nicole Bova, Director of Development, nbova@echovermont.org
Please note: The Leahy Center for Lake Champlain Inc. (dba “ECHO”) assumes no responsibility for any injury suffered by you as a result of your participation in one of ECHO’s eclipse activities. Neither you, nor the heirs, administrators, executors, and assigns of either shall ever institute or aid in the institution of any action at law or otherwise against ECHO on account of any injury to you or your property resulting from your participation in one of ECHO’s eclipse activities You for yourselves and your heirs, administrators, executors and assigns HEREBY RELEASE the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain Inc., its Board of Governors, Trustees, Officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims for personal injuries to you or loss of or damage to your property arising out of your participation in one of ECHO’s eclipse activities.