How much of the eclipse will I see? Here’s what to expect in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Brian Farrell
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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s not an everyday event, which is why it’s a big event for people spanning the United States, plus other parts of North America.

April 8 is the day we’re expecting a total solar eclipse to cross the continent. It starts over the South Pacific Ocean, and, as long as the weather cooperates, the first location in continental North America to experience the total eclipse is the Pacific coast of Mexico. That will be shortly after 2 p.m. EDT.

So, how are things looking for people in the DMV?

For those of us in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, it won’t be a total eclipse that we’ll experience, although it will be fairly close to it. The eclipse will be visible in the area between 2:04 p.m. and 4:32 p.m. The maximum eclipse will be at 3:20 p.m., with the Moon covering 87% of the Sun.

You can find maps of the visibility at the bottom of this page.

How to see the solar eclipse from the National Mall

The eclipse exits continental North America on the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada around 3:45 p.m. EDT.

Not in the DMV? Not a problem. You can get more on the “when” and “where” for where you are here.

Washington, D.C.

Maryland

Virginia

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