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iss062e069355 (Feb, 28, 2020) --- The Mississippi River runs through New Orleans and into the Gulf of Mexico on the southeast coast of Louisiana. At the right are Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne. The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above western Mississippi when this photograph was taken.

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Solar Eclipse – 2024

April 8, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Although the 2024 solar eclipse won’t pass directly over us, INFINITY Science Center is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the wonders of eclipses and enjoy a day filled with science fun!

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Solar Eclipse graphic with young girl wearing eclipse glasses.
Solar Eclipse graphic with young girl wearing eclipse glasses.

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Solar Eclipse Event

April 8, 2024 | 11:30 a.m.

On April 8, Mississippi will experience an 89.6% eclipse of the sun. Join Museum staff to see and enjoy this extraordinary solar event that won’t happen again in North America until 2044!

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Sun spotter to see solar eclipse.

General Public

Eclipse viewing

April 8, 2024 | 12 p.m.

We’ll get together to view the eclipse as well as do some citizen science activities with GLOBE. Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library

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