The ’90s pop group Smashmouth suggested that we might as well be walkin’ on the sun, but why don’t we just stare at it instead? I mean, stare at it with fancy glasses, of course, so we don’t melt our eyeballs.

This Saturday, October 14, a Solar Eclipse is expected to make an appearance in the sky, and CORBETT’S is hosting a viewing party at 340 N. Sixth Ave.

Locally, we will see about 78% of the Sun covered by the Moon. Here is the Solar Eclipse schedule according to the smart folks at the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium:

• 8:12 a.m. – Partial annular Solar Eclipse begins
• 9:33 a.m. – Max view (time when the maximum amount of the Sun’s disk is covered)
• 11:05 a.m. – Partial annular Solar Eclipse ends

Solar Eclipse Cocktails

For one day only, CORBETT’S will be serving two cocktails from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. So, during and anytime after the Solar Eclipse (until 3 p.m.) check out these cocktails.

Solar Eclipse of the Heart

Think espresso martini with cinnamon and nutmeg

Ring of Fire

Whiskey sour with cinnamon and nutmeg

CORBETT’S is located at 340 N. Sixth Ave. For more information, visit CORBETTSTucson.com. 

Solar Eclipse Viewing at the Planetarium

Also, the Planetarium we mentioned just a moment ago is having its own viewing party beginning at 8 a.m. If you’re interested in checking out the sun on campus, head over to 1601 E. University Blvd. and follow Flandrau Science Center on Facebook.

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