Here are some of the best spots to experience the total solar eclipse in Central Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The countdown has begun! We're now less than one month away from a total solar eclipse that will be visible right here in the Natural State.

On April 8, 2024, people in more than 10 states across the country, including Arkansas will have the opportunity to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event.

After this eclipse in April, the next total solar eclipse visible from the United States will not happen again until August 23, 2044.

Due to the positioning of Arkansas within the eclipse's path of totality, thousands of people are expected to be in the state to experience the eclipse. Some places in Arkansas will experience up to a little over four minutes of totality during the 2024 total solar eclipse.

As a reminder, safety is always important. Before you head outside to view the eclipse you want to make sure you are prepared and have a pair of solar eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. 

If you've been looking for somewhere you can go to experience this solar phenomenon then check out our list below:

Little Rock: 

• Total Eclipse of the Park event at Dickey-Stephens Park | Monday, April 8 | Gates open at 11:00 a.m.
• Catch the Eclipse at UA Little Rock | Monday, April 8 | Begins at 10:00 a.m.
• Eclipse Day at the Little Rock Zoo | Monday, April 8 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Eclipse Viewing Party on the Crescent Lawn of MacArthur Park | Monday, April 8 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• SoMA in the Dark: Path of totality eclipse watch party | Monday, April 8 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• The Machine performs Pink Floyd at First Security Amphitheater | Monday, April 8 | Gates open at 11:00 a.m.
• Eclipse Spectacular at Bedford Camera & Video | Monday, April 8 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Eclipse Day Party at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center | Monday, April 8 | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Maumelle:

• BlackOut on the Boulevard | Monday, April 8 | Gates open from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Conway:

• Total solar eclipse at UCA | Monday, April 8 | Various times
• Solar Odyssey at  Hendrix College | Monday, April 8 | Gates open at 11:00 a.m.

Searcy:

• Galaxy Fest: Return of the Sun | Monday, April 8 | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Total eclipse viewing site at Riverview High School | Monday, April 8 | 10:00 a.m.

Malvern:

• 2024 EclipseStock at Whiskey Ridge Ranch | April 5-10 | 3:00 p.m.

Hot Springs:

• Eclipse infield event at Oaklawn | Monday, April 8 | Gates open at 10:00 a.m.
• Experience the eclipse at Garvan Woodland Gardens | Monday, April 8 | Gates open at 9:00 a.m.
• Total solar eclipse festival at Mill Creek Music Farm | April 6-8 | Single or three-day admission

Murfreesboro:

• Crater of Diamonds Mine Admission Eclipse Day | Monday, April 8 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mena:

• Solar eclipse festival at The Blue Zip Line & Farm | March 31- April 11 | Various times

Greenbrier:

• Eclipse Disc Golf Fest | Sunday, April 7, and Monday, April 8 | 5:30 p.m. till dark

Russellville:

• Total Eclipse of the Heart | April 6-8 | Various times

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