ORLANDO, Fla. – The solar eclipse is almost here. If you couldn’t make it outside to see the partial eclipse in Florida or travel to see the awe of totality, News 6 has you covered.
Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges broke down the partial solar eclipse in Florida and took viewers to the path of totality as the moon’s shadow moved from Texas to New England.
For Florida, the partial eclipse was underway at 1:46 p.m. For the complete timeline in Central Florida, click here.
Even though Central Florida isn’t in totality, there are still cool things that happen during a partial solar eclipse. Click here for what you should look out for.
You need special glasses to look at the sun in any capacity. The only time you can remove the approved solar glasses is during totality. For the eclipse in Florida, totality does not happen, so those glasses must remain on at all times to prevent damage to your eyes.
If you couldn’t find any glasses, you can make your own solar projector from common items found around the house. Click here for how to make it.
If you get jealous of the people in the path of totality, don’t worry! In 2045, a total solar eclipse will come right through Central Florida. While it’s more than 20 years away, it will blow away the one moving through the U.S. in 2024. Here’s why.
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