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View the Partial Solar Eclipse at Vicksburg National Military Park

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NPS Jr Ranger Solar Eclipse

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News Release Date: October 6, 2023
Contact: Brendan Wilson, 601-642-6881

VICKSBURG, Miss. – On October 14, Vicksburg National Military Park will host a viewing event for a partial solar eclipse.

On Saturday October 14, 2023, a partial solar eclipse with be visible in Vicksburg with an approximate 75% occlusion of the sun. Join park rangers outside the Visitor Center to view this amazing natural event. Participants can earn a special Solar Eclipse Junior Ranger Badge by completing activities in a Solar Eclipse Junior Ranger booklet. Free solar eclipse viewing glasses will be provided for those who participate in the program. Viewing event will be ongoing from 10:30 AM-1:30 PM.

An entrance pass will not be required to join the viewing event at the Visitor Center, however an entrance pass will still be required to access the tour road. 

Event Time:
10:30 AM-1:30 PM

Eclipse Timeline:
Begins: 10:31 AM
Maximum: 12:02 PM
Ends: 1:39 PM

Location:
Outside the Visitor Center
Vicksburg National Military Park
3201 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183

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