[Not Quite] Total Eclipse of the Park 

Visit Spectacle Island for unique viewing opportunity of the 2024 solar eclipse in Boston Harbor. Agenda 12:30 PM: Check-in at Long Wharf 1:00 PM: Ferry Departs for Spectacle 3:29 PM: Maximum eclipse in Boston 4:00 PM: Ferry Departs Spectacle for Boston 4:30 PM: Arrival in Boston Venture to Spectacle Island for an afternoon of solar eclipse viewing from Boston Harbor! Featuring unobstructed views of Boston and its surroundings, Spectacle Island will offer a unique opportunity to experience 2024 partial solar eclipse. While Boston will not experience totality, we anticipate seeing 93% coverage of the sun if weather permits. Your ticket includes:<ul><li>Round-trip ferry transportation from Long Wharf to Spectacle Island</li><li>Hiking along the 5 miles of trails</li><li>Bird and wildlife observations, and the effects of the partial eclipse</li><li>Special Eclipse Junior Ranger program with collectors badges (for all ages)</li><li>Climate Change interactive programming</li><li>DIY picnicking</li><li>S'mores on the beach (weather dependent)</li><li>Eclipse viewing materials.</li></ul>Directions: Guests must arrive at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/LXQU7BvgWYNjh95LA">Long Wharf North</a> *by 12:30 pm* to board the ferry to Spectacle Island. It will depart promptly at 1:00 pm and will not wait for late arrivals. No refunds. The return ferry will depart Spectacle Island at 4:30 pm, with an 5:00 pm scheduled return to Boston. *Please note that the Harbor can be busy in the evening which can cause unforeseen delays.* Island Accessibilty for April 8: Due to ongoing dock and trail maintenance from off-season storms there will be limited accessibilty. All guests will traverse a flight of stairs when disembarking the ferry, and trails have experienced significant wash-out. Other important information:<ul><li>Bring your own picnic</li><li>Alcohol is strictly prohibited</li><li>No pets allowed</li></ul>About Solar Eclipse: A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting the Moon's shadow on Earth. A solar eclipse can only happen during a New Moon. The Moon's orbit is titled 5 degrees to Earth's orbit around the Sun. (National Weather Service). Please contact programming@bostonharbornow for group and school pricing.

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