"Upcoming Solar Eclipses: Viewing Opportunities and Peak Times in Florida"
South Florida experienced a partial solar eclipse, with schools allowing excused absences and early dismissals for students to watch the event. Some families traveled to get a better view, and experts recommended using solar protective glasses. The National Solar Observatory noted that the Palm Beaches, Treasure Coast, and Okeechobee County would experience between 48% to 53% of a partial solar eclipse. The peak period of the eclipse was at 3:02 p.m., and the next total solar eclipse in Florida is expected on August 12, 2045.