West Michigan eclipse timing, percentages, forecast

Blake Harms
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — West Michigan is set to see the eclipse this afternoon, and the weather looks cooperative.

COVERAGE AND TIMING

The eclipse will begin across West Michigan between 1:50 p.m. and 2 p.m. and will conclude between 4:20 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Here are coverage percentages and peak times for some cities across the area:

  • Grand Rapids: 93.7% coverage, with a peak at 3:11 p.m.

  • Kalamazoo: 96.0% coverage, with a peak at 3:10 p.m.

  • Holland: 93.6% coverage, with a peak at 3:10 p.m.

  • Muskegon: 91.8% coverage, with a peak at 3:10 p.m.

  • Battle Creek: 96.5% coverage, with a peak at 3:11 p.m.

  • South Haven: 94.5% coverage, with a peak at 3:09 p.m.

  • Ludington: 89.0% coverage, with a peak at 3:10 p.m.

NASA has an interactive eclipse map which allows people to insert their zip code or city to view coverage percentages and eclipse begin, peak and end times.

FORECAST

The viewing forecast continues to look favorable in West Michigan. A few high-level clouds are possible, especially south of Grand Rapids, but even those shouldn’t obstruct the view of the sun enough to miss out on seeing the eclipse. With mostly sunny to sunny skies expected, unique shadows will also be noticeable on the ground, especially near peak coverage.

Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to low 70s through the afternoon, though may briefly cool some during the time of peak coverage as the sun becomes almost completely covered by the moon.

WOOD TV8 LIVE DESK COVERAGE

Phil Pinarski and Blake Harms will track the eclipse from the WOOD TV8 Live Desk, checking in with crews in West Michigan and the path of totality.

You can watch the stream live starting at 2:30 p.m.

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