weather changes eclipse plans

 

This info just came from the Adler Planetarium: 

Partial Solar Eclipse Tomorrow;  Adler Pivots Plans to Adjust for Inclement Weather

WHAT: Due to inclement weather, the Adler has canceled the outdoor viewing event for tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse.*

Don’t worry! Guests can still come get their free solar viewers and meet WGN’s very own legendary meteorologist Tom Skilling in our Cosmic Cafe. No tickets required! Guests can enter the cafe through the glass doors just north of the main entrance. 

 Meet and Greet with Tom Skilling 9:15 am–10:00 am, and 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

 *The museum will operate on a regular schedule from 9:00 am–4:00pm. Tickets are required for all exhibitions and experiences, and must be purchased online, in advance.

 WHAT ELSE:  Tom Skilling will also join us for a special edition of the Adler’s popular live YouTube show Sky Observers Hangout that will take place from 10:15 am–11:00 am. Learn about solar eclipses from our public observing team, and get those questions ready to ask Tom during a special YouTube Q&A!

 ABOUT THE PARTIAL ECLIPSE:

The eclipse will begin at 10:37 am CDT, and will last until 1:22 pm CDT. The peak of the eclipse is at 11:58 am CDT, when about 43 percent of the Sun will be covered by the Moon as seen from Chicago. *All times listed are specific to Chicago, where cloud cover will make it difficult to see this eclipse.

 

Author: Jodie

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