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UNF invites community to Eclipse Watch Party on April 8

The University of North Florida Department of Physics and Astronomy Club invite the campus community and public to celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse. The UNF Eclipse Watch Party will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 8, at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater. 

Action News Jax will hand out free ISO-approved solar eclipse glasses at the event. Physics students and faculty will have solar telescopes for viewing and fun activities for kids and families. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on. 

The event is free but parking at UNF in Lot 18 costs $2. A parking permit can be purchased at a Pay-by-Plate kiosk or the smartphone Flowbird app. 

For event questions, contact the UNF physics department at (904) 620-2729.