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Special Event
Event
Annular Solar Eclipse at Sandstone Bluffs Overlook
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 34.945614, -107.838020
Sandstone Bluffs Overlook is located approximately 15 minutes south of Interstate 40 Exit 89 on Highway 117.
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 approximately 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.
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