Solar eclipse: How will viewing conditions be in San Diego County?
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — While San Diego may not sit in the path of totality, the area may get some of the best viewing conditions of the solar eclipse in the country.
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun.
Southern California will get a partial viewing with the sun about 55% eclipsed. The partial eclipse, when the edge of the Moon first touches the edge of the sun, begins at 10:03 a.m. The maximum eclipse or the deepest point of the eclipse with the sun at its most hidden point happens at 11:11 a.m. — make a wish!
The partial eclipse then ends at 12:23 p.m.
What San Diegans need to know ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse
Weather conditions and sky visibility will be favorable in San Diego County. Monday features mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 60s for the coast and inland valleys. Mountains have a chance of light showers after 11 a.m., otherwise mostly sunny and temperatures topping out in the low 50s. Deserts will be sunny and warm with afternoon temperatures reaching 75 degrees.
Unfortunately, many locations within the path of totality will likely not get clear skies. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration posted this info graphic of predicted cloud cover across the country for Monday.
The best chances for clear viewing of the total solar eclipse will be northern New England and southern Missouri to central Indiana.
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