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[Not Quite] Total Eclipse of the Park

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Dates:Monday, April 8, 2024 - Monday, April 8, 2024
Hours:1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ages:Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:$ see below
Category:Seasonal Fun

Venture to Spectacle Island for an afternoon of solar eclipse viewing from Boston Harbor! Featuring unobstructed views of Boston and its surroundings, Spectacle Island will offer a unique opportunity to experience 2024 partial solar eclipse.

Your ticket includes:

-- Round trip ferry transportation from Long Wharf to Spectacle Island
-- Hiking along the 5 miles of trails
-- Bird and wildlife observations, and the effects of the partial eclipse
-- Special Eclipse Junior Ranger program with collectors badges (for all ages)
-- Climate Change interactive programming
-- DIY picnicking
-- S'mores on the beach (weather dependent)
-- Eclipse viewing materials.

Other important information:
-- Bring your own picnic
-- Alcohol is strictly prohibited
-- No pets allowed

About Solar Eclipse:
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting the Moon's shadow on Earth.

A solar eclipse can only happen during a New Moon.

The Moon's orbit is titled 5 degrees to Earth's orbit around the Sun. (National Weather Service).

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$15 - $20

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www.eventbrite.com/e/not-quite-total-eclipse-of-the-park-tickets-852958621197?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Spectacle Island, Boston, MA, 02110 map

Guests must arrive at Long Wharf North *by 12:30 pm* to board the ferry to Spectacle Island. It will depart promptly at 1:00 pm and will not wait for late arrivals. No refunds.

The return ferry will depart Spectacle Island at 4:30 pm, with an 5:00 pm scheduled return to Boston. *Please note that the Harbor can be busy in the evening which can cause unforeseen delays.*

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  • Island Accessibilty for April 8: Due to ongoing dock and trail maintenance from off-season storms there will be limited accessibilty. All guests will traverse a flight of stairs when disembarking the ferry, and trails have experienced significant wash-out.
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