It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you don’t want to miss! On April 8, 2024, get ready to be dazzled as a total solar eclipse paints the skies of North America. This rare and awe-inspiring phenomenon makes Ohio the place to be to witness the moon’s shadow cast across the country.
Even with all this excitement, it’s important to be well-prepared and informed about the best viewing spots and safety measures to ensure your eclipse experience is a total hit. Check out our rundown below with safety measures, information for the eclipse near you, and cool facts about the eclipse!
Safety Measures:
- Use certified eye protection at all times.
- Expect heavy traffic; we advise stocking up on snacks and food before the event.
- State troopers will be highly visible on roads before and after the eclipse.
- Do not attempt to view or capture the eclipse while driving.
Columbus:
- Weather: 69 degrees, partly sunny, with a 45% cloud cover. Shade feels like 66 degrees.
- Timeline: Partial eclipse begins at 1:55 PM, totality starts at 3:07 PM, peak viewing at 3:12 PM, and ends at 4:27 PM.
Viewing Events: COSI Viewing Party, Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Solarbration, National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
Athens:
- Resources for 2024 Athens Eclipse
- Weather: 71 degrees, partly sunny, with a 45% cloud cover. Shade feels like 68 degrees.
- Timeline: Partial eclipse begins at 1:56 PM, mid-eclipse at 3:13 PM, and ends at 4:27 PM.
- Details: Only 96.8% coverage; link to animation provided.
Beavercreek:
- Resources for 2024 Beavercreek Eclipse
- Weather: 69 degrees, partly sunny, with a 45% cloud cover. Shade feels like 66 degrees.
- Timeline: Total eclipse starts at 3:09 PM, mid-eclipse at 3:11 PM, totality ends at 3:12 PM, partial eclipse ends at 4:25 PM.
Details: Approximately 2 minutes and 5.2 seconds of totality; animation link provided.
Cleveland:
- Resources for 2024 Cleveland Eclipse
- Weather: 55 degrees, partly sunny, with a 28% cloud cover. Shade feels like 53 degrees.
- Timeline: Totality lasts for 3 minutes and 48 seconds; partial starts at 1:59 PM, total starts at 3:13 PM, and ends at 3:17 PM, partial eclipse ends at 4:29 PM.
Details: Animation link provided.
Fun Facts:
- Fun Facts:
- The moon moves 1.5 inches away from Earth annually. In billions of years, solar eclipses will no longer be viewable on Earth.
- Total vs. Partial Solar Eclipse:
- Total Solar Eclipse: Occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are in perfect alignment, and the moon completely obscures the sun’s disc, leading to a temporary darkness known as totality.
- Partial Solar Eclipse: Occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are not perfectly aligned, and the moon only partially covers the sun’s disc, resulting in a crescent-shaped sun.
- Everyone in the continental U.S. will at least see a partial eclipse on April 8th, 2024.
- The next solar eclipse with a U.S. viewing will be on August 23, 2044.
To learn more about the upcoming eclipse, visit NASA’s website!
