"Ultimate 2024 Solar Eclipse Guide: Timing, Path, Glasses, and Forecast"

The 2024 solar eclipse will occur on Monday, with the path of totality impacting areas in southern Illinois and central Indiana. Special glasses will be needed to view the eclipse, and the forecast for viewing is uncertain due to potential cloud cover. It's crucial to use approved eclipse glasses to avoid irreversible eye damage, and other safe viewing methods include pinhole viewers and live streaming. This eclipse is considered a rare and historic event, and the next total solar eclipse visible in Illinois won't occur until 2099. Many schools in Illinois have announced closures for the event, and experts are urging Americans to witness the spectacle if possible.