You may have heard that an eclipse lasts just a few minutes. If you're going to watch the eclipse, you'll want to look skyward from the moment the moon begins to cover the face of the sun until it moves out of the way. The part of totality that lasts a few minutes only occurs in a path that spans from Texas to Maine. If you want to find precise times for multiple communities in southeast Michigan, go to eclipse2024.org. The start and end times of the eclipse can be found in the search below, as well as what the eclipse will look like near you. The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is expected to last about two-and-a-half hours, from the moment the moon begins crossing in front of the sun. You can find exact times in your area by using the ZIP code locator above. If you're in the path of totality, you can expect it to take about 4 minutes. In Michigan, the southeastern part of Monroe County will be in the path of totality. You can try to book last-minute hotels. Baily's Beads, light points of light that shine around the moon's edges, and a bright spot at the edge of the moon's shadow are some of the things to look for. The temperature will fall in the path of totality.
If it is cloudy, there is a chance of a drop in air temperatures of as much as 10 degrees.
NASA does not endorse a particular brand of glasses. The next total solar eclipse in the United States will take place in 2049.