Watch for these weird phenomena during the April 8 eclipse

ORLANDO, Fla. – While Central Florida isn’t in totality for the upcoming solar eclipse, there are still some really cool things to observe.

First and foremost, about 65% of the sun will be blocked by the moon if you are viewing the event from Central Florida.

Here’s what will happen:

1. As the moon moves in front of the sun, you’ll notice the sky turn slightly darker.
2. With the interruption of solar heating, you will feel the temperature drop a few degrees during the eclipse and then rebound when the sun emerges from behind the moon. Keep a thermometer nearby and watch this happen in real time.
   1. If there are puffy cumulus clouds around during the eclipse, you will notice them disappear with the loss of solar heating.
3. If you don’t have approved eclipse glasses or a solar projector, use nature. Stand near a tree and the leaves will act as a pinhole camera and project the eclipse onto the ground.

You can also use a colander from your kitchen to create the same phenomenon.

Enjoy the view!