At the Park Great American Eclipse Day Celebration

Event Summary

Celebrate the total solar eclipse with us! A solar eclipse is a line-up of the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth during a New Moon phase. The Moon will cast a shadow on our planet when it is directly between the Sun and Earth. Due to our location in southeast Iowa, we will only see a partial eclipse. It will peak around 1:08 p.m.   This is a rare and spectacular celestial event. It is the first total solar eclipse visible from the continental United States in nearly four decades. The last one was on  February 26, 1979. However, August 21, 2017, will mark the first time in ninety-nine years that such an event can be seen coast to coast.   The Henry County Conservation Department will have activities and solar glasses for use ​at the event. You may preregister at mycountyparks.com or by calling the conservation department at 319-986-5067. This is a free, come-and-go-as-you-please celebration for all ages. Meet at the disc golf shelter off Oakland Mills Road.

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