Solar Eclipse
Mon, Apr 08
|Salmon Lake Park
On April 8, 2024, the cosmos will treat us to an awe-inspiring spectacle as a solar eclipse graces our skies. This extraordinary celestial event is a must-see, and Salmon Lake Park in Grapeland, Texas is a great place to experience this event.
Time & Location
Apr 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Salmon Lake Park, 247 Salmon Lake Rd, Grapeland, TX 75844, USA
About the event
On April 8, 2024, the cosmos will treat us to an awe-inspiring spectacle as a solar eclipse graces our skies. This extraordinary celestial event is a must-see, and Salmon Lake Park in Grapeland, Texas is a great place to experience this event.
Date: April 8, 2024 Location: Salmon Lake Park, Grapeland, Texas
What to Expect: Solar Eclipse Phases: At the start, you'll see the full sun. The eclipse progresses through stages, starting with "first contact" when the moon's shadow touches the sun's edge. This transforms into a "partial eclipse" as the moon covers more of the sun. "Second contact" occurs just before totality when the moon nearly completely obscures the sun, leading to the breathtaking "totality." Salmon Lake Park will get 99% of the Solar Eclipse, per Afterward, "third contact" begins as the moon's shadow unveils the sun, often revealing a dazzling "diamond ring" effect. The eclipse concludes as sunlight fully returns.nationaleclipse.com.