Live Coverage of the Solar Eclipse
On Monday followingnoon, a total solar eclipse will captivate the skies and provide a rare astronomical spectacle that will not be visible once more in the United States for another two decades. This phenomenon will be witnessed by more than a dozen states and countless cities, offering a unique opportunity for people to witness the beauty of the universe.
The path of totality, where the eclipse will be most visible, includes several Midwestern states such as Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Chicago, for instance, will experience a partial solar eclipse, with approximately 94% of the sun covered. According to Michelle Nichols, the director of public observing at the Adler Planetarium, this eclipse is unparalleled, as future eclipses in the area will not provide the same level of coverage. Therefore, if you want to witness this phenomenon, now is the time!
Anticipation for this event is high, with expectations that it may become the most-watched solar eclipse ever. The allure of witnessing such a rare occurrence has captivated the public’s attention.
What exactly is a total solar eclipse? According to NASA scientists, it happens when the new moon intersects the path of the sun in the sky, causing the sun to be partially and then nearly completely blocked from view. This creates a mesmerizing visual experience.
In Carbondale, one of the largest Illinois cities in the path of totality, the eclipse will commence at approximately 1:59 p.m. and end at 2:03 p.m. The significance of this event has prompted officials to provide a detailed breakdown of the timings and visibility for different Illinois cities.
City-by-City Breakdown
Cook County:
- Chicago
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:28
- Maximum eclipse: 2:07:41
- Partial eclipse ends: 3:22:02
- Evanston
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:38
- Maximum eclipse: 2:07:45
- Partial eclipse ends: 3:22:00
- Orland Park
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:48
- Maximum eclipse: 2:07:10
- Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:42
- Schaumburg
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:05
- Maximum eclipse: 2:07:10
- Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:29
DuPage County:
- Aurora
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:22
- Maximum eclipse: 2:06:37
- Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:07
- Lombard
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:57
- Maximum eclipse: 2:07:09
- Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:33
- Wheaton
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:48
- Maximum eclipse: 2:07:00
- Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:25
DeKalb County:
- DeKalb
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:03
- Maximum eclipse: 2:06:09
- Partial eclipse ends: 3:20:36
Lake County:
- Fox Lake
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:29
- Maximum eclipse: 2:07:20
- Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:26
Kendall County:
- Plainfield
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:19
- Maximum eclipse: 2:06:39
- Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:14
The moments of totality will be cherished by those in the following Illinois cities:
- Carbondale
- Totality begins: 1:59:15
- Maximum
