People get to experience a solar eclipse a few times, or only once in their lives. And the city of Boston is looking to help residents truly remember the rare opportunity.
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible from North America as it makes its path across 15 states, from Texas all the way northeast to Maine.
This path of totality indicates when and where the 31.6 million people living along that path are expected to see the eclipse happening, weather pending, according to NBC News.
Despite not being within the path of totality, Massachusetts should (weather permitting) have a view of the eclipse from the ground.
The Bay State won’t have a 100% view of the eclipse, instead seeing a partial eclipse with over 95% of the view, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said in a statement.
So to ensure Bostonians get the best possible view of the spectacle, the following rooftops are hosting watch parties in the city:
Deck 12
Deck 12, the rooftop bar at YOTEL in Seaport, is letting people catch the solar eclipse with a free event from 2-5 p.m. Monday. Guests can enjoy half-priced apps with the purchase of a drink, and watch as the eclipse peaks at 3:29 p.m. with complimentary eclipse glasses. While the event is sold out, people can still walk up to Deck 12 for any available space.
The Rooftop At Revere Hotel
The Revere Hotel, located at at 200 Stuart St., is hosting a solar eclipse watch party from 12-5 p.m. on Monday. Guests can catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse from the hotel’s rooftop while enjoying specially themed food and drinks like Blue Moon beer, the Eclipse Elixir cocktail and more. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased online.
View Boston
View the eclipse (and Boston) from the top of the Prudential Center in Back Bay. View View Boston is running a ticket discount from 1-5 p.m on Monday, with tickets being $10 during that time only. Solar glasses available while supplies last. Tickets can be purchased online.
