Solar Eclipse Schedule for Chicago Area – NBC
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A total solar eclipse will occur on a Monday afternoon, marking the last time an event of this magnitude will be visible in the U.S. for the next 20 years. This event, also identified as the most-watched solar eclipse ever, will be seen in several Midwestern states including Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. However, in Chicago, a partial solar eclipse will occur, with around 94% of the sun being covered.
Experience the Total Solar Eclipse This Monday
A total solar eclipse is set to take place Monday afternoon, an astronomical marvel visible in the U.S. after 20 years. Numerous states and cities will witness this rare cosmic spectacle.
Midwestern states such as Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio lie in the eclipse’s path. In Chicago, around 94% of the sun will be hidden during a partial solar eclipse.
Michelle Nichols, director of public observing at the Adler Planetarium, noted “This might be the most-watched solar eclipse ever.” She added that most future eclipses visible from these areas will not cover the sun as extensively as this one.
IMPORTANT: Check the safety of your solar eclipse glasses here.
Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes labelled it as “the greatest solar eclipse across the U.S. in our lifetime.”
Understanding a Total Solar Eclipse
NASA scientists describe a total solar eclipse as an event where the new moon obscures the sun’s path in the sky, partially then nearly entirely blocking its view.
In Carbondale, totality will begin around 1:59 p.m. and end at approximately 2:03 p.m. Elsewhere, like in Chicago, residents will observe a partial eclipse for an extended period. Solar eclipse glasses are required.
Find a city-by-city breakdown of the eclipse timing on Time and Date or check your city’s details here.
If you’re seeking to be in the path of totality, here’s a list of Illinois cities in that path, according to the Illinois DNR. Specific timings for totality in various cities, like Carbondale, Makanda, Alto Pass, Fairfield, Olney, Golconda, Effingham, Mt. Vernon, and Marion are also provided.
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