How, where to view upcoming solar eclipse if you live in Tennessee

Davis Nolan
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Coming April 8, 2024, another total solar eclipse will occur across parts of the eastern half of the United States, running from Texas to northern New England.

FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather

Courtesy of GreatAmericanEclipse.com
Courtesy of GreatAmericanEclipse.com

In Middle Tennessee and South Kentucky, it will be a partial eclipse, but 90-95% of the sun will be covered (Nashivlle 95%, peaking at 2:03 PM). The sky won’t go completely dark, but we should notice quite a change in light.

Courtesy of Janet’s Planet, times courtesy of timeanddate.com
Courtesy of Janet’s Planet, times courtesy of timeanddate.com

Eclipse glasses will be necessary to prevent eye damage during the entire event here, even when the sun is 90-95% eclipsed. To find out how to order some, click here to order NASA and ISO-approved glasses from Memphis-based American Paper Optics. 10% of the proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Why do you need glasses to prevent permanent eye damage during eclipse?

You can also scan the QR code below.

Janet’s Planet QR code (Source: Janet’s Planet)
Janet’s Planet QR code (Source: Janet’s Planet)
(Courtesy: NASA)
(Courtesy: NASA)

In nearby states, the total eclipse will be run from cities like Little Rock, Arkansas, to Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Carbondale, Illinois, and Evansville and Indianapolis, Indiana.

(Courtesy: GreatAmericanEclipse.com)
(Courtesy: GreatAmericanEclipse.com)

Indeed, these are areas that can be reached within about a three to four-hour drive from Nashville.

Over 1 million visitors expected in Arkansas for 2024 total solar eclipse

Learn more by going to GreatAmericanEclipse.com and JanetsPlanet.com

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