JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A total solar eclipse came across a good portion of North America during the afternoon on Monday, April 8, the first total solar eclipse to be visible in Canada since 1979, the first in Mexico since 1991 and the first in the United States since 2017.
The 2024 eclipse offered a partial view in Jacksonville.
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This year, residents of Jacksonville only witnessed a partial solar eclipse, with about 60% of the sun being obscured by the moon. The difference in proximity to the path of totality will undoubtedly affect the intensity of the experience for sky gazers in the area.
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All of the U.S. will be able to see the solar eclipse in some capacity, but totality — the main event of the total solar eclipse — will be seen in a sliver from Texas to Maine on April 8, 2024.
Eclipse enthusiasts in Jacksonville will have to wait much longer for our closest shot at a total eclipse. A 2045 eclipse promises a direct path over Florida, offering residents a rare opportunity to witness the complete obscuration of the sun by the moon. Many areas from Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, and Gainesville will be completely blocked from the sun but Jacksonville will be just outside the totality path.
Remember, never look directly at the sun without eclipse glasses.
Viral video explains all you need to know about the eclipse: The video below has you covered on path of totality, time of eclipse, and how to make your own glasses.