2024-03-29 07:00:00
Florida will see a partial solar eclipse in 2024
While Florida won’t be in the path of totality, it will see a partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Here’s what to know.
The day of the 2024 solar eclipse. is closer and while Louisiana will not be in the path of totalityresidents will be able to see a partial eclipse on April 8.
Those in the northern parts of the state will see the lunar block more of the sun than those further south.
It is important to emphasize: Do not look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse. You can seriously damage your eyes. There may still be time get a pair of sunglasses or make a pinhole projector. Be sure to pay attention fake eclipse glasses. They are dangerous.
Want to have fun while watching the eclipse? Wear red or green during the eclipse for a fun science lesson.
See when the eclipse will occur and what it will look like from Louisiana.
When is the solar eclipse?
The solar eclipse will take place on April 8.
What will the solar eclipse look like in Louisiana?
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Countdown clock to 2024 solar eclipse
Path of 2024 total solar eclipse
The path of totality for April’s solar eclipse stretches from northern Mexico to southeastern Canada before moving across the Atlantic Ocean.
In the United States will April’s total solar eclipse crosses 13 states.
Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, plus parts of Tennessee and Michigan, are all in the 115-mile-wide path of totality.
To see the exact path of totality, take a look an interactive map created by French eclipse expert Xavier Jubier.
How much of the eclipse will be visible in Louisiana?
Louisiana is not in the path of totality for April’s solar eclipse. This means the moon will not completely block the sun.
Depending on where you are in the state, the moon will block anywhere from 54 percent to 82 percent of the sun. Residents in the northwest corner of the state will see more of the eclipse.
➤ See exact times to go outside to view the eclipse across Louisiana
Can you damage your eyes by looking at the sun during an eclipse?
Yes. The only time you can look directly at the sun is when the moon blocks it completely, which will not happen anywhere in Louisiana.
Look directly at the sun can cause permanent damage for your eyes, including blindness.
To look at the sun to see the eclipse, you’ll need solar eclipse glasses or some kind of projector.
Warby Parker offered free blackout glassess in its places starting April 1. Some libraries have free solar glasses available but call first to make sure some are still available.
Louisiana will be in the path of totality for 2045 solar eclipse
While Louisiana will only see a partial eclipse on April 8, mark your calendars for another eclipse with a great view.
On 12 August 2045 a total solar eclipse will be visible across parts of LouisianaAccording to NationalEclipse.com.
2045 Solar Eclipse and Florida: Mark your calendar! Florida in the best viewing area for another total solar eclipse
States on the path of totality – where residents will see the moon completely block the sun – includes not only Louisiana, but also: California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
Contributors: Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY
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