What to know before the much-anticipated solar eclipse
AccuWeather astronomy expert Brian Lada shares some common questions asked about the total solar eclipse, and he goes over the most important things to know when preparing to watch the big event.
The 2024 solar eclipse is almost here, and while Nevadans won’t get to experience full totality unless we travel elsewhere on April 8, we’ll still get to see part of the action.
In Reno, a partial solar eclipse will start about 10:20 a.m. with a max partial eclipse at 11:19 a.m. At that point, 35.7% of the sun will be obscured by the moon. The eclipse in Reno will end about 12:20 p.m.
There’s a great opportunity to view the eclipse at the University of Nevada’s Fleischmann Planetarium.
“People who aren’t getting to travel to totality somewhere, they’ll want to join us here at our Star Theater, we’ll have some telescopes set up,” Paul McFarlane, director of the University of Nevada’s Fleischmann Planetarium, told the RGJ. “We’ll let people see the eclipse with those — of course, weather permitting and if the clouds cooperate.”
Tickets will be available for special screenings of “Totality” inside the planetarium’s dome, and eclipse glasses will be available for sale in advance and on the day of the eclipse.
When is the peak eclipse viewing time in Las Vegas?
In Las Vegas, the eclipse will start about 10:15 a.m. with a peak of 11:20 a.m. At that point, 50% of the sun will be obscured by the moon. The eclipse in Vegas will end at 12:30.
Read on for information on when the partial eclipse will hit Nevada and to check out how viewing will differ in other parts of the country.
See also: How to watch the April 8 eclipse in Reno and throughout Northern Nevada
What time is the eclipse? How long will it last? What will it look like?
Can’t see our graphics? Search your ZIP code for a complete eclipse viewing guide
Where is the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse?
We’ve got a map for that. You can view the path of totality below.
Select your location on the map to see eclipse times, peak sun coverage and likely levels of cloudiness during the eclipse.
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Dr. Sarah Adams is a scientist and science communicator who makes complex topics accessible to all. Her articles explore breakthroughs in various scientific disciplines, from space exploration to cutting-edge research.
