Alabamians are expected to be able to view the partial solar eclipse between 12:45 and 3 p.m. today, weather permitting.
Though not on the path of the total eclipse, some viewers in the state will be able to see between 78% and 92% coverage. States that are on the path of the total eclipse, meaning the sun will be completely obscured by the moon, include Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and New York.
Solar Eclipse Today: The total solar eclipse path is northwest of Alabama. It will be a partial eclipse here. A few things to note…
*In Alabama, the eclipse will begin around 12:45 and peak around 2:00. It will end around 3:15.
*Clouds will thin out and become more visible across much of Alabama. pic.twitter.com/PK7inNYVxy
— James Spann (@spann) April 8, 2024
You can stream it #Solar eclipseand other NASA videos Dailymotion: https://t.co/wE0nYYL2gF
— NASA (@NASA) April 7, 2024
The last time a major solar eclipse was visible in the state was in August 2017. During that eclipse, observers in Huntsville saw 97% coverage. Central Alabama saw about 90% coverage, and Mobile reported 80% coverage.
It will be another 20 years before another total solar eclipse occurs in the United States.
Austin Shipley is a staff writer for Yellow Hammer News.
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