On April 8th, Nebraskans will get to see our third solar eclipse in seven years! This eclipse is a partial eclipse and you will be able to see it from anywhere in the state but there are two places in/near Lincoln where you can get an event better view.
The 2024 Great American Eclipse Viewing at Branched Oak Observatory-Although you can view the Partial Solar Eclipse anywhere in the state, we invite the community out to Branched Oak Observatory for a unique chance to see the eclipse “up close” through our amazing safe solar telescopes. Not only will you get to view the Partial Eclipse, you will see Sunspots, Solar Prominences, Granulation, Filaments, and so much more on the surface of our closest star.
View the Partial Solar Eclipse at Hyde Observatory-In Lincoln, the Eclipse begins at 12:38 p.m. CDT and reaches a maximum obscuration of 80% of the area of the sun at 1:53 p.m., CDT, with the eclipse ending at about 3:08 p.m. Hyde Observatory will be opening from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT, and weather permitting, will provide telescopic views of the sun through properly filtered telescopes in the observatory, as well video programs in the main lecture room.
