When is the April 8 solar eclipse in the Athens area? Find out here with your ZIP code

Miguel Legoas, Athens Banner-Herald
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If you live in Georgia, you will not be able to see the total solar eclipse locally on April 8. But if you time it right and are well-prepared, you will still be able to catch a glimpse of the phenomena.

Timing is one of the most important details in viewing the eclipse. Depending on where you live in the state, you may be able to see some part of it between 1:45 p.m. and 4:21 p.m., according to Time and Date.

You can use the interactive zip-code and map tool below to find the best time for you to view the eclipse and how much of the eclipse you'll be able to see.

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Athens

The peak time for Athens to see the eclipse is about 3:06 p.m. Residents can expect about 80% of the sun to be obscured.

Augusta

The peak time for Augusta to see the eclipse is about 3:08 p.m. Residents can expect about 76% of the sun to be obscured.

Atlanta

The peak time for Statesboro to see the eclipse is about 3:04 p.m. Residents can expect about 82% of the sun to be obscured.

Blue Ridge

The peak time for Blue Ridge to see the eclipse is 3:05 p.m. Residents can expect about 86% of the sun to be obscured.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: When is the solar eclipse in Athens? Search by ZIP code on our map