Solar Eclipse in Oklahoma: Where are the best places to see the path of totality?
KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder shows you the difference across Oklahoma, the best places to see the total solar eclipse in April
KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder shows you the difference across Oklahoma, the best places to see the total solar eclipse in April
KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder shows you the difference across Oklahoma, the best places to see the total solar eclipse in April
The great solar eclipse of 2024 is quickly approaching, and many people want to experience the event while in the path of totality.
Luckily for Oklahomans, they won't have to travel far to be in that eclipse's path on April 8. KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder says most of Oklahoma will see a partial eclipse, but the path of totality runs through far southeastern Oklahoma.
In the path of totality, the moon completely covers the sun, creating twilight during the day. Areas with a partial eclipse — Oklahoma City will have a 93% eclipse — will see part of the sun as the moon will block only some of it.
So, how far do you have to go to be in the path of totality? Jonathan says you need to get into Antlers, Hugo, Idabel and Beavers Bend.
The eclipse won't last that long in Oklahoma. The moon's shadow will move at 1,686 mph – which is two times the speed of sound — and the path of totality will be in Oklahoma for 4 minutes starting at 1:44 p.m.
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