Will you be able to see Saturday's solar eclipse? See weather forecast across Florida
Let the countdown begin.
Although Florida residents won't see a true annular solar eclipse Saturday, residents will be able to see a partial solar eclipse Oct. 14, 2023, beginning at 10:38 a.m. CT/11:38 a.m. ET through 3:13 p.m. ET, according to timeanddate.com.
Of course, weather will play a huge role on how much you'll be able to see of the eclipse and while sunny skies are in the forecast for the Panhandle and North Florida, patchy to cloudy skies and possible showers increase for areas farther south.
Where can I see, what is the path of 'Ring of Fire' eclipse?
An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun while at its farthest point from Earth. So the moon won't totally block the sun but leave a "ring of fire" visible around the moon.
States outside the path of "annularity" — which includes all of Florida — will see a partial eclipse. The moon will "take a bite" out of sun, covering between 67 percent to 73 percent, depending on where you are in the state.
Do not look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse. It could damage your eyes or even cause blindness. Some libraries are giving away free solar eclipse glasses.
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada.
The next annular solar eclipse visible from the United States won't happen until June 21, 2039. The only state in its path will be Alaska.
Looking for a special place to watch the eclipse? Try these planetariums and observatories.
Weather radar for Pensacola
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Weather forecast and timing of eclipse for Pensacola
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Pensacola from 10:39 a.m. to 1:49 p.m. ET with max viewing at 12:11 p.m.
Saturday: High 86; low 58.
Areas of fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather radar for Tallahassee
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Weather forecast and timing of eclipse for Tallahassee
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Tallahassee from 11:44 a.m. to 2:53 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:17 p.m.
Saturday: High 84; low 59.
Areas of fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather radar for Jacksonville
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Weather forecast and timing of eclipse for Jacksonville
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Jacksonville from 11:50 a.m. to 2:57 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:22 p.m.
Saturday: High 85; low 63.
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 15 mph.
Weather radar for Daytona Beach
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Weather forecast and timing of eclipse for Daytona Beach
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Daytona Beach from 11:52 a.m. to 3:01 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:25 p.m.
Saturday: High 85; low 67.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 10 mph.
Weather radar for Melbourne
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Weather forecast and timing of eclipse for Melbourne
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Melbourne from 11:54 a.m. to 3:04 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:28 p.m.
Saturday: High 88; low 70.
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Weather radar for Port St. Lucie
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Weather forecast for Port St. Lucie
For the Treasure Coast:
Vero Beach: According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible from 11:55 a.m. to 3:06 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:29 p.m.
Port St. Lucie: The eclipse could be visible from 11:55 a.m. to 3:07 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:30 p.m.
Stuart: The eclipse could be visible from 11:56 a.m. to 3:07 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:31 p.m.
Saturday: High 91; low 69.
A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Weather radar for West Palm Beach
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Weather forecast for West Palm Beach
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in West Palm Beach from 11:56 a.m. to 3:09 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:32 p.m.
Saturday: High 85; low 75.
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Colder weather on its way: Cool front coming to South Florida this weekend bringing first significant chill this season
Weather radar for Naples
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Weather forecast and timing of eclipse for Naples
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Naples from 11:53 a.m. to 3:08 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:29 p.m.
Saturday: High 88; low 77.
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Weather radar for Fort Myers
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Weather forecast and timing of eclipse for Fort Myers
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Fort Myers from 11:52 a.m. to 3:07 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:28 p.m.
Saturday: High 88; low 75.
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Weather radar for Sarasota
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Weather forecast and timing of eclipse for Sarasota
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Sarasota from 11:50 a.m. to 3:04 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:26 p.m.
Saturday: High 87; low 75.
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 97. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Solar eclipse 2023 weather: Florida forecast, when to watch
