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2024 Solar Eclipse Viewing at Holliday Lake State Park

Monday April 8, 2024 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Holliday Lake State Park2759 State Park RAppomattox VA 24522
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Join us at Holliday Lake State Park on April 8th for an unforgettable Solar Eclipse Viewing Experience. As the celestial spectacle unfolds, immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring sight starting at 1:59 p.m., with the peak of the eclipse at 3:17 p.m., reaching an impressive 84% totality before concluding at 4:30 p.m. Arrive by 1:30 p.m. to secure your spot and take advantage of our inclusive offerings. We'll have eclipse glasses available for purchase at just $1, ensuring everyone can safely witness the marvel above. Additionally, for our guests with visual impairment, we'll provide a light sound machine, enabling a multi-sensory experience of the eclipse. Don't miss this opportunity to gather with fellow enthusiasts and share in the wonder of nature's grand spectacle at Holliday Lake State Park. 

What is the LIGHTSOUND?
The LightSound device was designed and developed by the Harvard Astro Lab as a tool for the Blind and Low Vision (BLV) community to experience a solar eclipse with sound. The device uses a technique called sonification which is the process of converting data (or light intensity in this case) to sound. As the Moon eclipses the Sun during a Solar Eclipse the sunlight begins to dim and the LightSound device will output a change in musical tone. Holliday Lake State Park is one of only a few places in Virginia you can experience the eclipse in a whole new way!

April 8, 2024. 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-248-6308

Who

All ages

Cost

Regular fees apply

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