Middle TN solar eclipse timing and forecast
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The 2024 solar eclipse is Monday, April 8 and the cloud cover forecast in Middle Tennessee will be a big component to view the celestial event. Most areas are expected to experience clouds, hindering views of the partial eclipse our area is expected to see.
From east to west, Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky will see 90% to 98% of the total eclipse as the moon blocks the sun.
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One hundred percent totality will occur in extreme northwest Tennessee, but areas that will be greater within a short drive from Nashville include: Arkansas, far northwest Kentucky, southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois and Indiana.
What time will the eclipse occur?
On Monday, April 8, the partial eclipse will begin in Nashville around 12:44 p.m., with our maximum eclipse at ~94.78% occurring at 2:03 p.m., ending at 3:20 p.m. A total eclipse duration of two hours, 35 minutes and 40 seconds. The times are slightly later the farther east of Nashville and farther west the times are slightly earlier.
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The weather forecast
Now to the all-important part of viewing the eclipse! Looking toward Monday, forecast model data is *now* showing that clouds could decrease as we approach the maximum partial eclipse time.
At this time, north and west of Nashville has the best chance of clouds clearing out. Unfortunately, south and east may have some clouds to look through to see the eclipse. Stay tuned for updates.
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