What Minnesotans can expect during the April 8 solar eclipse
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Minnesota isn't along the path of totality for the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse on April 8 — but even those who aren't hitting the road for a better view might be able to get a peek.
By the numbers: Around 74% of the Sun will be obscured by the Moon for the eyes of Twin Cities residents — with the eclipse starting around 12:50 pm and peaking around 2pm, per NASA.
- Those in the southeast corner of the state could see closer to the full thing. In the area surrounding La Crosse, Wisconsin, about 82% of the Sun will be blocked.
Yes, but: The forecast suggests that cloud cover could obscure what view Minnesotans could get, the Star Tribune reported Friday.
The big picture: Texas appears to be this year's prime eclipse destination — specifically Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, Axios' Jacob Knutson writes, per AAA booking data.
- Indianapolis, Cleveland and Buffalo, New York are also among the top eclipse-viewing cities.
🕶️ If you look up: Be sure you're wearing eclipse glasses or you could damage your eyes.
