★
Special Event
Event
Annular Solar Eclipse at the El Malpais Visitor Center
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 35.118650, -107.828849
El Malpais Visitor Center located at 1900 East Santa Fe Ave, Grants NM. Take Exit 85 off I-40 and head south 1/4 mile to reach the visitor center
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time:
7:00 AM
Duration:
5 hours
Gates open at 7:00 am. Eclipse begins at 9:12 am. Totality lasts from 10:34 am to 10:37 am
Description
Join El Malpais National Monument to celebrate the annular eclipse! During this eclipse, the moon covers about 90% of the sun, leaving a "ring of fire" effect of the sun outlining the moon. Enjoy this event at the El Malpais Visitor Center or at Sandstone Bluffs. Follow the link for all of the event details.
More information