Total Solar Eclipse

April 8, 2024

Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event!

Watch the total solar eclipse from the BGSU campus.

Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party
April 8 | 1-4:30 p.m.

(Gates open at noon for BGSU students, faculty and staff)

Doyt L. Perry Stadium

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross the United States from coast to coast, and Bowling Green, Ohio will be in the path of totality. This means we will have the best view of the eclipse, as the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, completely covering the sun and casting its shadow onto the surface of the Earth.

BGSU will host a large-scale watch party during the hours before and after our three minutes of totality. This family-friendly event will include a variety of fun and educational activities, demonstrations, music, telescope viewing, food, and more! Solar eclipse glasses will be provided for safe viewing, free of charge for all in attendance. Free eclipse glasses will also be available for all BGSU students, faculty and staff in the weeks preceding the eclipse.

For more details, visit:

Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party FAQ page

Would you like to volunteer as a greeter or activity table leader for the Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party?

See volunteer opportunities on BGSUserves

Learn about opportunities to view the total solar eclipse on the BGSU Firelands campus.

View other BGSU Eclipse Related Events

Visit the State of Ohio's solar eclipse website or the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce solar eclipse website for more information about statewide and local programming related to the eclipse.

Keep an eye on the weather in our area for the total solar eclipse from the National Weather Service.

In Photos: Eclipsed in wonder at BGSU BGSU combined excitement and education as skygazers filled Doyt L. Perry Stadium for the total solar eclipse.
BGSU students put total solar eclipse in focus through experiential, semester-long course ASTR 2700 took a multidisciplinary approach to eclipses, giving students the full picture ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse in Bowling Green.
BGSU students bring astronomical past to life in ‘Eclipsing History’ podcast Featuring experts from across North America, the 30-minute, student-produced episodes are available on the University’s website, Spotify, YouTube and other platforms.

Eclipse educational videos

Learn more from BGSU astronomers and WBGU by watching these eclipse videos.

Pinhole Projection Viewer

Make a Pinhole Projection Viewer to safely view a solar eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Guide

Wear your eclipse glasses during partial phases when looking at the sun. Even a sliver is too bright!
For the three minutes of totality between 3:11-3:14 p.m., it is safe to look directly at the sun without your eclipse glasses.

April 8, 2024 The Next Solar Eclipse

Updated: 04/01/2024 01:23PM