Special Event
Annular Solar Eclipse
Witness the Spectacular Annular Solar Eclipse at the George Observatory
Experience the ‘Ring of Fire’ as the Moon Passes Between the Sun and Earth
On Saturday October 14, an annular solar eclipse will sweep across Texas. Join Observatory staff and amateur astronomers to see when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth, creating a solar eclipse! The partial eclipse will begin at 10:27 am and finishes by 1:38pm in the afternoon. A pair of eclipse glasses are included with your ticket, you will be able to use your eclipse glasses to view the sun! Duration will be 3 hours 11 minute with the maximum being at 11:58.
Please Note:
Event Time
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
10:00am-2:00pm
Observatory tickets are offered on a timed and limited capacity basis, and must be purchased in advance.
Access inside the domes and viewing through telescope eyepieces is limited, and subject to availability & weather. Your ticket to this event is a timed entry admission, and a paper or electronic receipt is required for entry.
Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.
Does not include entry to Brazos Bend State Park
Purchase Brazos State Park Day Pass
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
10:00am-2:00pm
Observatory tickets are offered on a timed and limited capacity basis, and must be purchased in advance.
Access inside the domes and viewing through telescope eyepieces is limited, and subject to availability & weather. Your ticket to this event is a timed entry admission, and a paper or electronic receipt is required for entry.
Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.
Does not include entry to Brazos Bend State Park
Purchase Brazos State Park Day Pass