A solar eclipse is coming April 8; Treasure Coast won't see the totality, but we will get a view

Gianna Montesano, Treasure Coast Newspapers
Updated ·2 min read

The total solar eclipse happening this spring will give millions of people across North America a unique view of the astrological phenomena — regardless of whether or not they're in the path of totality.

Totality is when the moon completely blocks the sun, making the sky resemble dusk or dawn, according to NASA. While the Treasure Coast will be far from prime viewing of the eclipse in totality, there will be a partial view of the moment when the moon passes between the sun and Earth.

The path of totality spans three countries in North America — the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the U.S., the pass of totality will encompass Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

When is the solar eclipse?

The solar eclipse will take place April 8, nearly six months after the last solar eclipse, when the Treasure Coast got a partial view.

Since Florida is far from the path of totality, the Treasure Coast will get a partial view as the moon moves across the sky. The occurrence is expected to last less than 2½ hours across the Treasure Coast, according to Time and Date AS.

Map: See the solar eclipse path in the U.S.

Why is the April 8 solar eclipse unique?

It's not a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, but this is the last total solar eclipse that will be seen in the U.S. until Aug. 23, 2044, according to NASA.

However, at least half of the U.S. will not be in the eclipse path, according to the Time and Date AS map. Floridians, however, are in luck because almost a year later, a Total Solar Eclipse will be seen in its totality Aug. 12, 2045.

Treasure Coast skies will darken as the moon passes directly in front of the sun. If you're bummed about not being in the path of totality of this eclipse, sit tight for the next 21 years.

When will solar eclipse be most visible on the Treasure Coast?

The partial solar eclipse will be visible on the Treasure Coast for about 2 hours and 28 minutes on April 8. It is estimated to begin at around 1:48 p.m and end at around 4:16 p.m., according to Time and Date AS.

Here's when it will be at maximum visibility across the Treasure Coast:

  • 3:03 p.m.: Fellsmere, Fort Pierce, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, Jupiter Island, Port St. Lucie, Stuart

  • 3:04 p.m.: Gifford, Orchid Island, Vero Beach

Gianna Montesano is TCPalm’s trending reporter. You can contact her at gianna.montesano@tcpalm.com, 772-409-1429, or follow her on X (formerly Twitter) @gonthescene.

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Here's when to see the April 8 solar eclipse on the Treasure Coast