'Awe-inspiring' total solar eclipse coming in April. How to see it in the Louisville area
Stargazers should mark their calendars in anticipation of the "awe-inspiring celestial event" this April.
The total eclipse, which will occur April 8, will reportedly begin over the South Pacific Ocean. The first location to experience totality, or the point when the Sun will be completely eclipsed, will be the Mexican Pacific Coast around 8:07 a.m., according to official estimates.
Paducah may be the ideal spot to view the celestial ceremony from Kentucky, but hopping over the bridge to Evansville, Indiana, will give Louisville-area stargazers the chance to get a glimpse of the eclipse, when totality will occur at 3:02 p.m., estimates show.
From Mexico, the eclipse's path will then enter into the United States from Texas and pass through several eastern U.S. states, including Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, NASA wrote.
"The sky will darken, as if it were dawn or dusk. Weather permitting, people along the path of totality will see the Sun’s corona, or outer atmosphere, which is usually obscured by the bright face of the Sun," the site reads.
Safety is an integral factor for enjoying a total eclipse, NASA officials said. Safety guidelines can help folks determine when they need to wear protective eyewear designed for solar viewing.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Total solar eclipse 2024: How to see it near Louisville this April
