Great American Eclipse 2023 schedule: Best time to see it in Florida, weather permitting
What time is the solar eclipse, and what can we (potentially) see in Florida?
The Great American Eclipse or “ring of fire” eclipse will be Saturday, Oct. 14. Though Florida is not in the path of annularity, the Sunshine State will still see a partial solar eclipse, weather permitting. Here’s a breakdown of time and other things to know.
When is the Great American Eclipse 2023?
There are three notable solar eclipses viewable from the U.S. After the Great American Solar Eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017, the Great American Eclipse follows on Oct. 14, 2023, then the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Skywatchers from hundreds of miles outside the path will still be able to see the "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse in October.
What time will Great American Solar Eclipse, ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse be visible in Florida?
Florida 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.
Though Florida is not in the path of annularity, skywatchers would still have a 50 percent to 60 percent chance of seeing a phase of the annular eclipse, weather permitting, of course.
What does ring of fire solar eclipse mean?
NASA explains the ring of fire effect: "An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth. Because the moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the sun and does not completely cover the star." According to NASA, the Great American Eclipse "will be visible to millions across the globe as it sweeps through the skies of the northwestern United States through Mexico and Central America and into South America, exiting the continent in Brazil. Even if you are not in the path of annularity, you will still be able to see a partial solar eclipse if weather conditions are right."
Can ‘ring of fire’ Great American Eclipse be seen in Florida?
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To see all phases of an annular eclipse, you must be within the path of annularity. According to a map on greatamericaneclipse.com, the path of annularity for the "ring of fire" eclipse covers parts of Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. The ring of fire effect will not be visible from Florida − unless you watch it virtually from a livestream.
What time will Great American Eclipse be visible in Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the start of the partial solar eclipse in Florida will be at 10:38 a.m. CT/11:38 a.m. ET through 3:13 p.m. ET.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Clearwater, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Clearwater, Florida, from 11:38 a.m. to 3:02 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:24 p.m. Obscuration would be 59% to 60% and average cloud cover could be 41%.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Pensacola, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Pensacola, Florida, from 10:39 a.m. to 1:49 p.m. ET with max viewing at 12:11 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible from Tallahassee, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Tallahassee, Florida, from 11:44 a.m. to 2:53 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:17 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Gainesville, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Gainesville, Florida, from 11:49 a.m. to 2:58 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:22 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Tampa, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Tampa, Florida, from 11:50 a.m. to 3:02 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:25 p.m. Obscuration would be 58% and average cloud cover could be 58%.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Sarasota, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Sarasota, Florida, from 11:50 a.m. to 3:04 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:26 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Naples, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Naples, Florida, from 11:53 a.m. to 3:08 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:29 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Fort Myers, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Fort Myers, Florida, from 11:52 a.m. to 3:07 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:28 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Lakeland, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Lakeland, Florida, from 11:51 a.m. to 3:03 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:25 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Ocala, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Ocala, Florida, from 11:50 a.m. to 2:59 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:23 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Orlando, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Orlando, Florida, from 11:52 a.m. to 3:02 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:26 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Melbourne, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Melbourne, Florida, from 11:54 a.m. to 3:04 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:28 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Daytona Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Daytona Beach, Florida, from 11:52 a.m. to 3:01 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:25 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Jacksonville, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Jacksonville, Florida, from 11:50 a.m. to 2:57 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:22 p.m. Obscuration would be 52% and average cloud cover could be 66%.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Vero Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Vero Beach, Florida, from 11:55 a.m. to 3:06 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:29 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Jensen Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Jensen Beach, Florida, from 11:56 a.m. to 3:07 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:31 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Port St. Lucie, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Port St. Lucie, Florida, from 11:55 a.m. to 3:07 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:30 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in West Palm Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in West Palm Beach, Florida, from 11:56 a.m. to 3:09 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:32 p.m.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from 11:57 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:33 p.m. Obscuration would be 57% and average cloud cover could be 69%.
What time is partial solar eclipse visible in Miami, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the eclipse could be visible in Miami, Florida, from 11:57 a.m. to 3:11 p.m. ET with max viewing at 1:33 p.m. Obscuration would be 57% and average cloud cover could be 62%.
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