"The Timing of Maximum Darkness in the Central Valley Eclipse"

The Central Valley will experience a partial solar eclipse on April 8, with the maximum point of the eclipse occurring around 11 a.m. Various locations in the valley will see the eclipse at its peak at slightly different times. It is important for observers to use proper eyecare, such as solar viewing glasses, as regular sunglasses or eyeglasses with tinted lenses are not sufficient for protecting the eyes during a solar eclipse. Free solar viewing glasses are available at local libraries in Fresno, and NASA recommends using specialized eclipse filters for smartphone photography of the event.