Will you be able to see total solar eclipse on the Central Coast?

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On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America and will pass parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada. The eclipse will first hit Mexico's Pacific Coast around 11:07 a.m. (PDT). While the path of the eclipse won't come close to us in California, let alone here locally on the Central Coast, you will still be able to see a partial eclipse. Reminder: If you do plan on viewing the eclipse anywhere, make sure you have the appropriate viewing glasses.Here is how much of the eclipse you'll be able to see in some big Central Coast cities: Salinas will see a maximum percentage coverage of 37.3% at around 11:17 a.m. Monterey will see a maximum percentage coverage of 37.2% at around 11:17 a.m. Soledad will see maximum coverage of 38.3% at around 11:17 a.m. King City will see maximum coverage of 39.1% at around 11:17 a.m.Santa Cruz will see a maximum percentage coverage of 36% at around 11:12 a.m. Hollister will see a maximum percentage coverage of 37.4% at around 11:13 a.m. NASA has compiled an interactive map to see how your area will experience the solar eclipse. When will the total solar eclipse start? The eclipse starts at 10:16 a.m. and ends at 12:18 p.m. This is from when the moon’s shadow first starts to cross the sun to when the last of the shadow leaves.On the Central Coast when the eclipse reaches its max at 11:15 a.m. PDT, it will look like someone took a bite out of the sun with about two-thirds still visible. About 34% of the sun will be obscured by the moon.Reminder: If you do plan on viewing the eclipse anywhere, make sure you have the appropriate viewing glasses.How long will the total solar eclipse last?NASA says the solar eclipse totality will last around four minutes.However, from the beginning when the moon starts its path in front of the sun to when it completely moves past the sun, will depend on where you are. Overall, the process will take more than two hours.For more details on the 2024 solar eclipse, click here.How can I safely watch the eclipse?It is unsafe to look directly at a solar eclipse without specialized eye protection made for viewing it. Looking at the sun through a camera lens, binoculars or a telescope without a solar filter will cause instant severe eye damage, per NASA. Regular sunglasses are not safe for solar viewing either. The only safe way to view the eclipse is with solar viewers, which are thousands of times darker than sunglasses and comply with ISO 12312-2. When will the next total solar eclipse be? Per NASA, North America's next total solar eclipse will be on Aug. 23, 2044.More solar eclipse resourcesSolar eclipse glasses you can buy online | Rossen Reports: Solar eclipse freebies and dealsFinding a solar filter for your device to watch Great American Eclipse of 2024How to know if your solar eclipse glasses are safe to useWhether you’re using a fancy camera or a smartphone, here’s how to take great eclipse photosSee more coverage of top Central Coast stories here | Download our app.

SALINAS, Calif. —

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America and will pass parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada.

The eclipse will first hit Mexico's Pacific Coast around 11:07 a.m. (PDT).

While the path of the eclipse won't come close to us in California, let alone here locally on the Central Coast, you will still be able to see a partial eclipse.

Reminder: If you do plan on viewing the eclipse anywhere, make sure you have the appropriate viewing glasses.

Here is how much of the eclipse you'll be able to see in some big Central Coast cities:

Salinas will see a maximum percentage coverage of 37.3% at around 11:17 a.m.
Monterey will see a maximum percentage coverage of 37.2% at around 11:17 a.m.
Soledad will see maximum coverage of 38.3% at around 11:17 a.m.
King City will see maximum coverage of 39.1% at around 11:17 a.m.
Santa Cruz will see a maximum percentage coverage of 36% at around 11:12 a.m.
Hollister will see a maximum percentage coverage of 37.4% at around 11:13 a.m.

NASA has compiled an interactive map to see how your area will experience the solar eclipse.

When will the total solar eclipse start?

The eclipse starts at 10:16 a.m. and ends at 12:18 p.m. This is from when the moon’s shadow first starts to cross the sun to when the last of the shadow leaves.

On the Central Coast when the eclipse reaches its max at 11:15 a.m. PDT, it will look like someone took a bite out of the sun with about two-thirds still visible. About 34% of the sun will be obscured by the moon.

Reminder: If you do plan on viewing the eclipse anywhere, make sure you have the appropriate viewing glasses.

How long will the total solar eclipse last?

NASA says the solar eclipse totality will last around four minutes.

However, from the beginning when the moon starts its path in front of the sun to when it completely moves past the sun, will depend on where you are.

Overall, the process will take more than two hours.

For more details on the 2024 solar eclipse, click here.

How can I safely watch the eclipse?

It is unsafe to look directly at a solar eclipse without specialized eye protection made for viewing it.

Looking at the sun through a camera lens, binoculars or a telescope without a solar filter will cause instant severe eye damage, per NASA. Regular sunglasses are not safe for solar viewing either.

The only safe way to view the eclipse is with solar viewers, which are thousands of times darker than sunglasses and comply with ISO 12312-2.

When will the next total solar eclipse be?

Per NASA, North America's next total solar eclipse will be on Aug. 23, 2044.

More solar eclipse resources

Solar eclipse glasses you can buy online | Rossen Reports: Solar eclipse freebies and deals
Finding a solar filter for your device to watch Great American Eclipse of 2024
How to know if your solar eclipse glasses are safe to use
Whether you’re using a fancy camera or a smartphone, here’s how to take great eclipse photos

See more coverage of top Central Coast stories here | Download our app.

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