April 8's total solar eclipse, part of the Saros 139 cycle, offered over four minutes of totality, a rare occurrence. The longest total solar eclipse in this cycle will occur on July 16, 2186, lasting seven minutes and 29 seconds. Saros 139 repeats every 18 years, 11 days, and 8 hours, with a similar eclipse returning to the same location every 54 years and 33 days, known as an exeligmos. The next notable total solar eclipses in the U.S. will occur in 2033, 2044, and 2045.
On Monday, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in north Georgia, starting at 1:45 p.m. and reaching its maximum at 3:04 p.m. Some schools have adjusted schedules, and safety glasses compliant with ISO 12312-2 are recommended for viewing. The next total solar eclipse visible in Georgia will occur on August 12, 2045 over southwest Georgia, with subsequent opportunities in 2052 and 2078.
Michigan will witness a total solar eclipse on April 8, with a small part of the state falling within the path of totality. The last solar eclipse in Michigan occurred on June 30, 1954, and the next one won't be visible for 75 years. Future total solar eclipses are expected to pass through different parts of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula and various regions of the state, with the next one occurring on April 8, 2023.
