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Wake Up Call welcomes the Griffith Observatory's deputy director, Mark Pine, to talk about the 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse happening on Saturday.
On Saturday, October 14, from 8:00-11:00 a.m. PDT, Griffith Observatory is holding a public observing event and a live online broadcast of the partial eclipse of the Sun in Los Angeles. Observatory staff and volunteers will be on site with several solar telescopes for visitors to safely view the Sun during the partial solar eclipse. Admission is FREE, and safe eclipse glasses and viewers are available for purchase.
Event/Eclipse Timeline (All Times PDT)
- Sunrise - Griffith Park and Observatory grounds open
- 6:00 a.m. - Stellar Emporium and The Cafe at the End of the Universe open
- 7:00 a.m. - Historic level (main floor) of the Observatory opens
- 8:00 a.m. - Public observing event and online broadcast begin
- 8:08 a.m. - Eclipse begins
- 9:24 a.m. - Maximum eclipse
- 10:50 a.m. - Eclipse ends
- 11:00 a.m. - Public observing event and online broadcast end
- 10:00 p.m. - Griffith Observatory, Observatory grounds and parking, and Griffith Park close
Expect large crowds and limited parking, so visitors are advised to take the DASH Observatory/Los Feliz bus from Metro’s Vermont/Sunset Red Line station. Personal telescopes are prohibited anywhere on the Observatory’s grounds during the event.
Lawn furniture or coolers are not permitted on Observatory grounds during the event.
It is essential to wear the proper eye protection when viewing the Sun. Affordable, safe eclipse glasses and viewers are available at the Stellar Emporium bookstore and gift shop in advance and on October 14.
The next eclipse in the U.S. is a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, with the path of totality running from Texas to Ohio.
What is a Partial Solar Eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun fully or partially. In a partial eclipse, only a portion of the Sun’s disc is blocked. The next partial solar eclipse visible in Los Angeles will occur on April 8, 2024.
Listen to the full interview down below or on the iHeart Radio app and check out the Griffith Observatory live stream of the eclipse starting at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday!