WKCTC to Host 'Night at Noon' Eclipse Party

West Kentucky Community and Technical College's "Night at Noon" will add a street party atmosphere to the total solar eclipse happening August 21 from 11 am - 2 pm.

Free and open to the public, "Night at Noon" is an official NASA viewing site. It will include music, science demonstrations and food with local vendors. Visitors can see the NASA high altitude balloon launch and meet Kentucky's only astronaut, Terry Wilcutt, who will speak at the event and emcee the eclipse. 

"Night at Noon" t-shirts and posters will be on sale to commemorate the big day. Cash only accepted. 

An XBox One will also be given away following the eclipse. Registration for the gaming system and for all "Night at Noon" details, visit nightatnoon.org.

Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to sit on during the eclipse and sunscreen.

Night at Noon is on the main campus at 4810 Alben Barkley Drive between Haws Gymnasium and the Challenger Learning Center. Free parking spaces are available. A shuttle will be available from 9 am - 3 pmto assist with travel on campus as needed.

Prohibited items at "Night at Noon:" alcohol, illegal substances, tobacco products, weapons, non-service animals, remote control aircraft or drones, fireworks, laser devices, and glass bottles.

For questions about the Night at Noon eclipse party, contact Mellisa Duncan at mellisa.duncan@kctcs.edu or call 270-534-3101.