"2024 Solar Eclipse: Viewing Conditions and Predictions Across the U.S."

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"2024 Solar Eclipse: Viewing Conditions and Predictions Across the U.S."
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On April 8, 2024, North Carolina will witness a partial solar eclipse, with Tapoco in the west seeing the highest eclipse magnitude at 88.5% and Bald Head Island in the east seeing the least at 75.5%. The eclipse will reach its peak in Tapoco at 3:07 p.m. and in Corolla at 3:20 p.m. The Piedmont Triad will experience 80% to 90% coverage, with Greensboro at 84%, Winston Salem at 85%, and North Wilkesboro at 86% totality. Solar eclipse viewing glasses will be necessary for safe viewing, and the path of totality will cross through states including Texas, Indiana, Ohio, and Vermont, with some cities experiencing totality for over 3.5 minutes.

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