The Great American Eclipse in Denver and Colorado
The second Monday in April will bring the Great American Eclipse across the United States. It will be a total eclipse running from Texas up into the northeastern part of the country. Colorado will get a glimpse of the eclipse, but it wont be full coverage. On April 8, the total eclipse of 2024 will happen during the lunch hour.
The path of totality will run across parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Across Colorado the percentage of sun eclipsed will range from around 54% to 78% depending upon what part of our home state you are in. The farther west you are the smaller the percentage. For example, Lamar will be around 74% while Grand Junction will be around 58 %.
People in the Denver metro area will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Most will likely see around 65% of the total eclipse.
Denver's partial eclipse will begin on April 8th at 11:28 am. Then, reach the peak partial eclipse of 65% at 12:40 pm. The whole event will come to an end at 1:54 pm.
It is important to remember to protect your eyes! Never look directly at sun. Proper eye protection, like eclipse glasses or special solar filter is the only safe option. Sunglasses will not work.
For specific times enter your city at this website: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2024-april-8