The Rare Natural Phenomenon In Ohio That Will Go Down In History
By April Dray|Published July 17, 2017
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April Dray
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
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:
Stretching across the country from Oregon to South Carolina, the Great American Eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017.
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.
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Here in Ohio, the best place and time to view the eclipse is near Cincinnati in the southwest region of Ohio from 2:28 - 2:31 p.m. At this time, approximately 91% of the sun will be eclipsed.
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
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This is a truly incredible natural phenomenon you don't want to miss.
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!
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