Solar Eclipse 2017: Where to watch in SJ

When the moon and sun do the shuffle Aug. 21, you don't have to watch alone.

Solar eclipse parties, events and special offers are going on all over South Jersey. And many event hosts are providing the sought-after protective eclipse viewing glasses.

Where will you view the cosmic phenomenon?

GLOUCESTER COUNTY:

Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, Science Building, 1 to 4 p.m. First 1,000 visitors will receive solar eclipse viewing glasses, and other goodies. Festivities include free Edelman Planetarium shows, space-related video games, crafts and activities.

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LIVE Skies: Join Courier-Post's live eclipse broadcast, 1:30 p.m., Courier Post reporter Carly Q. Romalino will host a live broadcast of festivities at Rowan University. Join her at Rowan for Courier-Post prizes and a cameo on our live feed, or watch from wherever you are at Facebook.com/courierpost starting at 1:30 p.m.

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Newfield Public Library, 115 Catawba Ave., Newfield, 1 p.m., Solar eclipse glasses and a written eclipse guide will be available, plus ice cream. Register for the event at gcls.org.

Greenwich Township Libary, 411 Swedesboro Road, Gibbstown, 1 to 2:15 p.m., The library provides complimentary viewing glasses. All ages event. Must register at gcls.org.

Mullica Hill Library, 389 Wolfert Station Road, Mullica Hill, 1 to 3 p.m., The library provides complimentary glasses for viewing the solar eclipse. Must register at gcls.org.

CAMDEN COUNTY:

Bellmawr Library, 35 E. Browning Road, Bellmawr, Family Solar Eclipse Party, 2 p.m., Camden County Libary System's Bellmawr Branch was selected for NASA@My Library, a program supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. The program provides exploration stations to learn about the solar system and create a "sun cookie." There will be a NASA live stream, and solar eclipse glasses.

More: Bellmawr Library selected for NASA@ My Library program

Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, Partial Eclipse Party goes on all day at the Pop Shop with eclipse-themed specials including the Milky Way Sundae, the Dark Side of the Moon Shake, and Moon Pie Pancakes. (856) 869-0111.

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BURLINGTON COUNTY:

Historic Smithville Park & Woods, 803 Smithville Road, Mount Holly, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Just 40 participants can view the first solar eclipse in 38 years with naturalist Kate Szostak. The experience costs $5. To register visit co.burlington.nj.us.

OFFERS:

Lyft, a rideshare company, is offering 50 percent off two rides up to $10 near Rowan University's Edelman Planetarium in Glassboro, Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg Township, The Robert J. Novins Planetarium in Toms River, Palmer Square in Princeton and the Newark Museum. Use promotion code NJECLIPSE.