THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024

Expect traffic, parking delays for solar eclipse

On Monday, April 8, your usual parking lot will likely fill to capacity earlier than normal. With a parking permit, you will be allowed to park in other areas of campus that your permit normally wouldn't provide access to. The lots closest to the viewing areas are expected to fill by 11 a.m., with the possibility of the reduced-rate and remote lots along Greek Row remaining available throughout the day. Spaniolo Drive will be closed from 1st Street to 3rd Street from 6 a.m. to 4.pm. Expect delays and detours. Navigate to the FAQ section at the bottom of the Solar-bration website for details on parking and traffic conditions.

Volunteer for the Solar-bration 

Visit the Solar-bration webpage to read about eclipse events planned for Monday, April 8. Register as a Solar-bration volunteer to help distribute glasses and answer questions on the day of the event.

Classes canceled from 1-2 p.m.

As announced by President Cowley, UTA will cancel classes and labs and pause non-essential University services from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, April 8, so students, faculty, and staff can gather to witness the eclipse. As stated in an email from the Office of the Provost and the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement, staff members should work with their supervisors for approval to attend Solar-bration activities. If your manager approves your request to attend, there is no need to submit the time in TCP.

Where to watch the eclipse

Prime eclipse viewing locations include UTA Planetarium Mall, Brazos Park, University Center Mall, Library Mall, and Spaniolo Drive/College Park Center. Click here for a map of viewing locations.

Get your eclipse glasses

It is not safe to look at the sun before or after the short period of totality without proper eye protection. If you haven't picked up your pair of eclipse glasses yet, you still can today Thursday, April 4, and tomorrow, Friday, April 5, at the information desks in the University Center and The Commons, while supplies last. There will also be glasses available at the viewing locations on the day of the eclipse, while supplies last.

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If you wish to guarantee that you will have glasses, or you need more than one pair, you may purchase them in advance for $4 each from the UTA Planetarium online or at the Planetarium between 12 and 3 p.m. today and tomorrow.

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The UTA Planetarium offers eclipse glasses for UTA departments at a discounted rate. The glasses are $2.50 each with a minimum order of 25 and a maximum order of 500. To submit an order, email planetarium@uta.edu and provide a cost center.

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