No shortage of options to watch the skies darken over South Jersey on solar eclipse day

So, by now, you know that a solar eclipse is happening on April 8, right?

New Jersey is not in the path of totality, but the area will still be treated to a partial solar eclipse, weather permitting, on April 8.

The eclipse will be visible across North America. Parts of the United States, Canada and Mexico are in the path of totality — the zone where the sun will be 100% darkened by the moon

Those areas in that path of totality will experience complete darkness for nearly 4 minutes during daylight hours.

The Great American Eclipse of 2024, will begin about 2:09 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, and end at 4:35 p.m. The maximum eclipse time is 3:23 p.m.

There are eclipse-related events going on locally on that day. Keep in mind, some of the events may not be completely open to the public. You may want to check ahead and make sure you are able to attend.

Also, check out this interactive zip code map put together by USA Today to see what viewing will be like in your area.

An eclipse party with glasses at Eclipse Brewing

The eclipse at Eclipse Brewing.

“We have Eclipse glasses,” Eclipse said on its Facebook page. “The kind you wear, and the kind you drink from!"

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The solar eclipse party at Eclipse Brewing will be at noon on April 8.

The brewing company is located at 25 East Park Avenue in Merchantville.

Spellbound Brewing total eclipse watch party, Mount Holly

Spellbound says it will open on April 8 for the eclipse and will have moon pies and a firkin of moon pie porter.

It will give away NASA approved glasses to watch the eclipse as well.

The address is 10 Lippincott Lane, Unit 12.

Eclipse event, Atlantic County Library System, Mays Landing

The library invites people for a fun eclipsed-theme day with a story time and craft.

It is open to all ages. Register at the library to secure your glasses. There is a limited supply so only those registered will receive glasses.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the address is 1707 Branch Drive.

Eclipse jumps, Skydive Cross Keys, Williamstown

The notice invites people to “come skydive during our partial solar eclipse.” The event is listed at 9 a.m.

Partial eclipse times in New Jersey are from 2:07 to 4:36 p.m. on April 8.

Tandems can book online here: https://bookings.burblesoft.com/index/56…

The address is 300 Dahlia Avenue.

Rowan University solar eclipse event

Rowan University is hosting a Centennial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on eclipse day for the college community, although the notification on Rowan’s website states “bring your colleagues and friends to enjoy telescopes, music, photo stations and more.”

The event will be from 3 to 4 p.m. in Robinson Circle.

“Please join the University community to safely view a solar eclipse and celebrate Edelman Planetarium's 20th anniversary — another historic day in observing our first hundred years,” the release on the Rowan website said.

The best time to see the eclipse is 3:23 p.m.

Free Centennial solar eclipse glasses are available while supplies last and will be distributed from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in front of Science Hall, Robinson Hall, Chamberlain Student Center and Holly Pointe Commons. Any leftover glasses will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. at Robinson Circle, it said.

Eclipse watch at the Library Company of Burlington, Burlington City

The event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. outside at the Library Company of Burlington.

Attendees can witness the eclipse with approved viewing glasses, snacks and kids' crafts (while supplies last).

No registration necessary. Eclipse viewing glasses will be provided by STARnet.

The address is 23 West Union Street.

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