The annular solar eclipse path on Oct. 14 will go through Ohio. Here's what to know
Something strange will be happening in the sky Oct. 14 all across Ohio.
And chances are you might not even notice it.
The annular solar eclipse will occur on this particular Saturday afternoon.
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Ohio will not experience the so-called "ring of fire" when the moon obstructs the sun like they will in the western states.
But that doesn't mean Ohio isn't in for a celestial show.
When does the annular solar eclipse begin and end in Ohio?
The annular solar eclipse will begin in Ohio at 11:46 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14.
The peak will occur at 1:07 p.m.
The eclipse will last two hours and 45 minutes and will come to an end at 2:31 p.m.
What will the annular solar eclipse look like in Ohio?
COSI President and CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley said there's a chance one might not even notice when it happens as in Ohio there will be between a 30 and 40 percent obstruction of the sun.
Those in western part of the state will experience the greatest obstruction.
"If you are not paying attention, it is likely that you will miss the eclipse in October, as it will not be too dark outside," Bertley said. "It will still be visible, but barely."
Is it safe to look up at the annular solar eclipse in Ohio?
Bertley said it is never safe to look up at the sun − eclipse or not.
"Never look directly at the sun without protecting your eyes," he said.
There are special glasses available and some even use professional welding helmets.
Bertley said there are instructions available online on how to make a pinhole camera or projector for viewing an eclipse.
He likes the resources found at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
When is the total eclipse in Ohio?
This annular solar eclipse is just a warm up for the big event in Ohio.
For the first time in 200 years, Ohio will be in the path of a total eclipse on April 8, 2024.
The last time the sky went dark in the state was way back in 1806.
And the next time it will happen in the Buckeye state will be in 2099.
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The total eclipse will cover a path of northern Ohio including Ashland, Cleveland and Akron.
The point of longest duration of darkness in Ohio will be in Avon Lake.
The state is already preparing for the anticipated influx of out-of-state visitors for the historic event.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: The annular solar eclipse path on Oct. 14 will go through Ohio.
