Clouds didn’t stop hundreds of people from flocking to Austin Community College District (ACC) to watch the total solar eclipse. Almost all of ACC’s campuses were in the path of totality during the rare event on Monday, April 8, 2024.
The college hosted watch parties at four campuses: South Austin, Highland, Round Rock, and Cypress Creek. The parties included opportunities to view the clouds and sun through special ACC telescopes. Faculty and staff were also on hand to discuss the phenomenon and answer questions.
Check out photos from the eclipse watch parties below.
ACC provided FREE solar eclipse glasses to watch the once-in-a-lifetime event.
Looking through the telescope at the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 at ACC Round Rock Campus.
ACC Nursing students take a break to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 at ACC Round Rock Campus.
Group looks up at total solar eclipse begins on Monday, April 8 at ACC Round Rock Campus.
More than 100 people watch the total solar eclipse at ACC Round Rock Campus.
ACC Astronomy Professor Dr. Michael Endl sets up telescope at ACC Cypress Creek Campus.
ACC Astronomy Professor helps eclipse watchers look through the telescope at ACC Cypress Creek Campus.
Group at ACC Cypress Creek Campus watch as total solar eclipse begins.
Group watches on at ACC Cypress Creek Campus as moon full covers the sun during total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
Group watches final minute as moon full covers the sun during total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 at ACC Cypress Creek Campus
ACC community sits on roof of South Parking Garage at ACC Highland Campus to see the total solar eclipse.
More than 100 get on the roof of South Parking Garage at ACC Highland Campus to see the total solar eclipse.
R.B. gets on the roof of South Parking Garage at ACC Highland Campus to see the total solar eclipse.
More than 100 get on the roof of South Parking Garage at ACC Highland Campus to see the total solar eclipse.
Group watch total solar eclipse on parking garage roof of South Austin Campus.
ACC Police Officer takes a look at the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 at the ACC South Austin Campus.
Group watch total solar eclipse on parking garage roof of South Austin Campus.
Group of ACC Police Officers look at the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 at the ACC South Austin Campus.
For more information, visit austincc.edu/totaleclipse.
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