ST. LOUIS—Where are you watching Monday’s solar eclipse? The St. Louis area will be receiving about 99% totality. While you won’t get to witness the sun’s corona like you would with 100% totality, there sky will still be putting on quite a show.
If you are looking for somewhere to witness the celestial spectacle, here are a few options around St. Louis and in the area witnessing totality.
The farm says it will have an unobstructed view of the sky so you can take in the eclipse. The city will be in 99% totality. There will be celestial-themed refreshments and live music between 11 p.m. - 3 p.m. The event also will offer card readings, psychic medium encounters and more. A fee will be charged for some events. Learn more at eckerts.com.
The Delmar Loop location is hosting an Eclipse watch party on it’s rooftop under its “celestial canopy.” The event lasts from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be themed music, specialty drinks, food to purchase and you will receive eclipse viewing glasses. Tickets cost $10. Learn more about the Moonrise Hotel event here.
The rooftop of the City Museum will be open for people to gather and watch the eclipse. Access to the rooftop will be permitted on a first come, first served basis. You will need to purchase admission to the museum and rooftop access but that doesn’t guarantee access during the eclipse. Learn more about purchasing tickets here.
The viewing party will last from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and there are many free activities planned courtesy of Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. Families can expect the The Bubble Bus, fire performances, lawn games and more. There will also be specialty-flavored custard for sale from Uptown Scoops and Old Herald Brewery & Distillery is brewing a special beer and partnering with Big Muddy Brewery to create a special whiskey for the occasion. There will also be free eclipse glasses available. Learn more about the Herald Square viewing party here.
The St. Louis Science Center will be live streaming the total eclipse from noon until 3 p.m. The feed will be shared throughout the building and inside the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. There will also be partial viewing opportunities outside the planetarium and in the GROW Gallery. You can learn more information about the events planned here.
The event will be on Washington University in St. Louis’ campus and is free and open to the public. Those in attendance will be able to safely view the eclipse through a solar telescope. They will even have a special H-alpha telescope with filters to allow viewers to see textures on the sun’s surface. The event is from 12:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. on the steps of Brookings Hall. Learn more about the event here.
People will be able to enjoy about two hours of eclipse viewing from the Metro East location. The museum exhibits and gallery will remain closed for ongoing renovations but there is plenty of green space for attendees to enjoy the views. Check out the commemorative gear available and to learn more about the event.
A little more than an hour south of St. Louis, enjoy watching the eclipse in full totality. The fun kicks off April 6-8 with a three-day SolarFest featuring live entertainment, food vendors and even a parade. On Monday, there are several official viewing sites around town. You can find a list of the events here.
There are two days of events planned in this quaint Missouri town that can expect 2 minutes and 44 seconds of totality. Sunday will include music, dancing and food. On Monday, there will be tailgating allowed around the grounds of the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center. There will be a trolley running between downton and the community center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can learn more here.
The Cape Girardeau Sportsplex is hosting a free public event to view the eclipse. There will be music, food, giveaways and kid-friendly activities. It will start at 10 a.m. and last until 2:30 p.m. Learn more here.
