Posted in Ohio
July 17, 2017
The Rare Natural Phenomenon In Ohio That Will Go Down In History
Next month, Ohio will experience part of an incredible natural phenomenon. A solar eclipse will make its way across the nation, a phenomenon that hasn’t occurred in nearly a century. The eclipse will be visible in some parts of the U.S. more than others, but parts of Ohio will experience an 80-90% eclipsed sun. Read on to find out when and where you can experience this once-in-a-lifetime event:
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Some parts of the country will experience a total eclipse, but Ohio will experience a partial eclipse.
States that will experience a total eclipse include Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
From 1:01 p.m. to 3:52 p.m., the partial solar eclipse will make its way across Ohio, with mid-eclipse coverage varying from 80 - 90%. For more detailed information, click
here.
Please note: If you plan to view the eclipse, it is recommended that your wear protective eye glasses, as staring directly into the sun isn't safe.
To get a better idea of what (and when) parts of Ohio will experience an 80-90% eclipsed sun, watch the short clip below:
Ohio Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017 from LarryKoehn on Vimeo.
For more information about the Great American Eclipse, click here. Be sure to mark your calendars for this rare natural phenomenon you don’t want to miss!
