{"id":20781,"date":"2017-08-18T09:12:57","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T14:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=20781"},"modified":"2017-08-25T12:58:54","modified_gmt":"2017-08-25T17:58:54","slug":"solar-eclipse-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/solar-eclipse-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Spots to View the Solar Eclipse in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Solar Eclipse in Chicago 2017<\/h2>\n<p>Imagine complete darkness outside at noon on a Monday. No, this isn&#8217;t the end of the world brought to you by North Korea; it&#8217;s what&#8217;s happening this coming Monday, August 21, courtesy of our\u00a0very own Moon blocking out the Sun. If you aren&#8217;t able to make the five-hour drive out to Carbondale, IL (where there will be 100% darkness at 1:21pm for two-and-a-half minutes), there are still plenty of great spots in Chicago to see the eclipse.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adlerplanetarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Adler Planetarium<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_9574831.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20791\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_9574831.jpg\" alt=\"solar eclipse chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_9574831.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_9574831-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_9574831-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_9574831-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can bet the Planetarium would be pumped for the solar eclipse. &#8216;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.adlerplanetarium.org\/events\/chicago-eclipse-fest\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Eclipse Fest<\/a>&#8216; will be held at the Adler and there will be an entire block party dedicated to this cosmic event with outdoor activities. Glasses will be handed out. Great for the whole family!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobotanic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Botanic Garden<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_593290634.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20792\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_593290634.jpg\" alt=\"solar eclipse chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_593290634.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_593290634-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_593290634-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_593290634-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you want to avoid city crowds and live near the north suburbs, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobotanic.org\/calendar\/event\/solar_eclipse_viewing\" target=\"_blank\">eclipse viewing at the Botanic Garden<\/a> is for you. Eclipse glasses will be handed out starting at 10am\u00a0and there will be eclipse-themed activities as well. Pinhole projectors to view the eclipse will also be available for public\u00a0use. Blankets, folding chairs, and wagons are permitted for this family-friendly affair.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.360chicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">John Hancock Observatory<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_452613799.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20793\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_452613799.jpg\" alt=\"solar eclipse chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_452613799.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_452613799-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_452613799-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_452613799-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a bit more hip of an event, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/solar-eclipse-dance-party-tickets-36422855742\" target=\"_blank\">Solar Eclipse Dance Party<\/a> on the 94th floor of the Hancock. Music will be provided by Mode Events DJs and <a href=\"https:\/\/revbrew.com\/age?redirect=https:\/\/revbrew.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution<\/a> will provide brews for $5. Tickets are $10.25 for adults and $6.75 for kids.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/navypier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Navy Pier<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_131111096.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20794\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_131111096.jpg\" alt=\"solar eclipse chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_131111096.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_131111096-600x280.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_131111096-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Land-viewing is for losers<\/em>, you&#8217;re thinking. If a sea\u00a0vessel is your preferred transportation method, <a href=\"http:\/\/shorelinesightseeing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shoreline Sightseeing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seadogcruises.com\/chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Seadog<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycruises.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Odyssey<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysticbluecruises.com\/chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Mystic Blue<\/a> are shoving off for the solar event and providing viewing glasses at 600 E. Grand Ave. Ticket prices vary from $25 to $55.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Chicago Public Libraries<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_237574480.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20795\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_237574480.jpg\" alt=\"solar eclipse chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_237574480.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_237574480-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_237574480-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_237574480-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you an insufferable book nerd like yours truly? Pry your face from your dusty tome for a few minutes and view the eclipse at your favorite Chicago library. They&#8217;re holding <a href=\"https:\/\/chipublib.bibliocommons.com\/events\/search\/q=eclipse&amp;local_start=2017-08-21%20TO%202017-08-21?_ga=2.253595529.1284180735.1502475984-2111780130.1502475984\" target=\"_blank\">20 different eclipse events<\/a> and some even have viewing\u00a0telescopes to use! Viewing glasses will be provided.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Park District<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_54064243.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20796\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_54064243.jpg\" alt=\"solar eclipse chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_54064243.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_54064243-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_54064243-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_54064243-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On a budget? Most parks throughout the city will be holding some sort of eclipse-viewing event, including Humboldt Park, Lincoln Park, Washington Park, Maggie Daley Park, and more. Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/events\/solar-eclipse-viewing-parties\/\" target=\"_blank\">all 20 park viewing locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.comfortstationlogansquare.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Comfort Station<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20797\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20797\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/download-3.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20797\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/download-3.jpeg\" alt=\"solar eclipse chicago\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/download-3.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/download-3-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/download-3-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Comfort Station<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Looking for a comfy lawn to laze\u00a0on as you watch the sky? Logan Square&#8217;s Comfort Station is hosting a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.comfortstationlogansquare.org\/events\/2017\/8\/21\/watch-the-solar-eclipse-on-the-comfort-station-lawn\" target=\"_blank\">free solar eclipse viewing event<\/a> and will be providing ISO and CE certified viewing glasses. They&#8217;ll even have live music from spacey artist Paisley Babylon and indoor viewing, t0o.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.triton.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Triton College<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20798\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20798\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Athletic_Fields.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20798\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Athletic_Fields.jpg\" alt=\"solar eclipse chicago\" width=\"800\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Athletic_Fields.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Athletic_Fields-600x332.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Athletic_Fields-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Triton College<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you reside near River Grove, Triton College will be providing a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.triton.edu\/cernan\/solareclipse\/?terms=eclipse\" target=\"_blank\">free event<\/a> which will incorporate a number of viewing methods, including a colander (which I believe is also a culinary device), peg board and other pin-hole projections. They also have a solar telescope which will be used to view sunspots and the solar eclipse. Events start at 11am\u00a0and end with a Cosmic Light Show to Pink Floyd&#8217;s\u00a0<em>Dark Side of the Moon<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solar Eclipse in Chicago 2017 Imagine complete darkness outside at noon on a Monday. 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