Visitor Events

2024 Total Solar Eclipse in St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium will guide us through the total solar eclipse and share commentary drawing on history, science, and the astonishing experience of being in the path of totality!  

The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. See the sun’s corona while you stand in the shadow of the moon during this incredible celestial event. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.

Events and activities provided by Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium to celebrate the 2024 eclipse beginning at noon:
- Create eclipse chalk art.
- Free solar eclipse glasses (while supplies last).
- Meet and greet and photo opportunity with Jane Lindholm, host and executive producer of Buy Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids from 1-1:30 p.m. and again from 4 - 4:30 p.m.
- From 3-4 p.m. join the audience of our live broadcast with But Why host and executive producer, Jane Lindholm and astronomy expert Mark Breen from the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium will guide us through the total solar eclipse and share commentary drawing on history, science, and the astonishing experience of being in the path of totality!

Reserve your free tickets.

Made possible with support from Vermont Construction Company and Norwich Solar.