A solar eclipse surrounded by clouds

Eclipse in the Heart

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Special Event
  • Oct 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM
  • Free

Join park rangers to experience the annular eclipse in the heart of New Mexico! Here at the park, we are directly in the middle of the viewing line of the eclipse. Across South Ripley Street from park headquarters at Monte Alto Plaza, there will be telescopes projecting the eclipse to a TV, glasses to view the eclipse with your eyes, an eclipse photo station, and other cool eclipse demonstrations! The eclipse schedule is: 

Partial Eclipse Begins: 9:13 am
Full Eclipse Begins: 10:35 am
Maximum Eclipse: 10:37 am
Full Eclipse Ends: 12:10 pm

Make sure to bring water, sun protection, your camera, and viewing glasses if you already have them. Don't miss this unique opportunity to see this special event!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Monte Alto Plaza, 122 W Main St, Mountainair, NM 87036

Latitude and Longitude 34.519641, -106.241333

Schedule

Date:

Oct 14, 2023

Time:

8:30 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Partial Eclipse Begins: 9:13 am Full Eclipse Begins: 10:35 am Maximum Eclipse: 10:37 am Full Eclipse Ends: 12:10 pm

Contact Information

Alex Arnold
505-847-2585 x.221
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Event Type

  • Exhibition/Show
Tags: annular eclipse, solar eclipse, eclipse, eclipse 2023, solar viewing, eclipse photography