UNM Campus Observatory

The 2023 annular eclipse event was a great success.

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Albuquerque will have its second solar eclipse event in six months with a partial eclipse occurring on April 8. Plans are forming for another smaller-scale event in honor of this partial eclipse, where we will see 78% coverage. Please check back here for more info, including how to get your free eclipse viewers.

For inquiries, please email observatory@unm.edu.

Donations to support planning for a new UNM Campus Observatory are encouraged and appreciated.

Why do you need special glasses to view the sun?

You can damage your eyes by simply looking up at a solar eclipse. You must wear special eclipse glasses to look at a solar eclipse. The American Optometric Association suggests using a handheld solar viewer, special-purpose solar filters, or other ISO-certified filters if you plan to view a solar eclipse for even a short period of time.