Marylanders Get Ready to Witness Partial Solar Eclipse

Though not in the path of totality, Maryland residents will still get a celestial treat on Monday as a partial solar eclipse sweeps across the region. Several watch parties are being organized to allow safe viewing of this astronomical event.

The total solar eclipse, where the moon fully obscures the sun’s face darkening the daytime sky, will be visible along a path stretching from Texas to Maine. While Maryland falls just outside this path of totality, observers here can still see the moon block out a significant portion of the sun.

In Baltimore, the partial eclipse is expected to begin around 2:05 pm, reaching its maximum at 3:21 pm when 89.7% of the sun will be covered by the moon. The event will conclude in the city around 4:33 pm as the moon continues its trajectory.

To ensure safe viewing, proper precautions like eclipse glasses are a must when looking directly at the partially eclipsed sun. Several institutions around Maryland are hosting watch parties with safety measures in place:

Maryland Science Center (Baltimore): 10am – 4pm Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore): 2pm – 4pm Enoch Pratt Library Forest Park Branch (Baltimore): 1:30pm – 3pm
Y Swim Center (Randallstown): 2pm – 4:30pm Bowie State University: 2pm – 4pm UMBC: 1pm – 5pm UMD College Park: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Macaroni Kid at Patterson Park (Baltimore): 2:50pm – 3pm

This celestial phenomenon offers a unique opportunity for Marylanders to witness the forces of the solar system in action. With proper safety protocols, citizens across the state can participate in this shared experience.

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