Minute-by-minute of the April 8 total solar eclipse in St. Louis
Here are the times the partial and total eclipse will start and stop. The Great American Eclipse will occur at 99% totality on April 8 in St. Louis. The partial and total eclipse will begin at 12:43:05 p.m. The moon begins to block the sun for people viewing from St Louis, blocking 99.1% of the view of the sun. Peak eclipse ends at 3:17:15 p.h. Since St Louis is only viewing a partial eclipse, viewers need to wear eye protection at any point. Some of the cities within driving distance of St Louis are within the path of totality. Make sure to bring a full gas tank and patience for the eclipse.
Published : 2 months ago by Anne Stegen in World
Here are the times the partial and total eclipse will start and stop.
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ST. LOUIS — People in St. Louis can witness the Great American Eclipse at 99% totality on April 8.
Here are the times to expect different phases of the eclipse. All times are in Central Daylight Time.
12:43:05 p.m. Partial eclipse begins. The moon begins to block the view of the sun for people viewing from St. Louis.
2:00:45 p.m. Peak eclipse begins. The moon blocks 99.1% of the view of the sun for people viewing from St. Louis.
3:17:15 p.m. Partial eclipse ends. The moon is no longer blocking any part of the sun for people viewing from St. Louis.
Since St. Louis is only witness to a partial eclipse, viewers wear eye protection at any point when viewing the eclipse. Sunglasses do not provide enough eye protection.
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Here are some of the cities within driving distance of St. Louis that are within the path of totality: Ste. Genevieve, Perryville, Cape Girardeau, Mount Vernon, and Carbondale. If you are traveling to a small city, town or rural area for the eclipse, make sure to bring a full gas tank and plenty of patience.