Nebraska to see partial solar eclipse statewide on April 8
On Monday, April 8, the United States is set to see the first total solar eclipse since 2017. The path of totality doesn't run through Nebraska, but a partial eclipse will still be visible across the entire state.
By News Channel NebraskaSTATEWIDE, Neb. – On Monday, April 8, the United States is set to see the first total solar eclipse since 2017. The path of totality doesn't run through Nebraska, but a partial eclipse will still be visible across the entire state.
Just after noon on Monday, you should start to see the moon's shadow overlapping the sun.
It depends on where you are in the state, but the average coverage of the sun will be around 77%.
Coverage will range as high as around 84% covered in southeast Nebraska around Falls City, and around 62% in northwest Nebraska around Chadron.
if you want a good view of the eclipse, you'll need a pair of solar eclipse glasses to look at it directly.
"Make sure you're wearing eye protection, make sure you're wearing real eclipse glasses," said Hastings College Astronomy and Physics Associate Professor Brad Peterson. "You don't want to be wearing sunglasses, those don't block enough of the light. "(Solar eclipse glasses) block about 99.999% of visible light, so these will protect your eyes."
Max coverage will range anywhere from 12:50 pm to 1:50 pm depending on your location.
The solar eclipse coverage map seen in the video above can be found here.