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Solar Eclipse in Oklahoma: Everything to know, where to see it and how to view it

Scroll down to see some of the stories we have done, and check back between now and April 8 to learn more about the eclipse
Jonathan Greco
Digital Media Manager
Solar Eclipse in Oklahoma: Everything to know, where to see it and how to view it

Scroll down to see some of the stories we have done, and check back between now and April 8 to learn more about the eclipse

ECLIPSE AND KOCO. IS MAKING SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. WHEN KOCO IS. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG IS HERE. MICHAEL, I’M SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS. I KNOW YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT. THIS. ' ’S NOT SOMETHING YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO MISS OUT ON HERE. NO DOUBT. AND I’LL TELL YOU WHAT, ZAC, IT’S GOING TO I’M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS BECAUSE HAVING EXPERIENCED IT IN 2017, IT WAS AMAZING. SO LOOKING AT OUR 2024 TOTAL ECLIPSE, THERE IS THERE’S THE PATH THAT’S COMING UP, RIGHT. SO SO WHAT ARE WE GOING TO SEE. YEAH SOUTHEASTERN PARTS OF OKLAHOMA ARE LOOKING AT 1:45 P.M. THE ECLIPSE BEGINS. LENS AND ZOOMING IN A LITTLE BIT CLOSER. YOU CAN SEE THE PATH HERE THROUGH BROKEN BOW AND UP THROUGH, UH, ARKANSAS. SO IT’S GOING TO BE SOUTH AND EAST OF OKLAHOMA CITY. LET’S GO TO SOME RESOURCES THAT WE’VE PUT TOGETHER. I WANT TO SHOW YOU EXACTLY HOW TO GET TO THEM. THIS IS EASY TO DO. GO TO KOCO.COM. WHAT I WANT YOU TO DO IS YOU’LL GO UP TO THE UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER. THERE’S THREE DASHES THERE. YOU CLICK ON THOSE AND THEN YOU SCROLL DOWN AND YOU’RE GOING TO CLICK ON GET THE FACTS. OKAY. ONCE YOU DO THAT YOU’RE GOING TO ACTUALLY SCROLL DOWN AND FIND GET THE FACTS WEATHER. AND WHEN YOU SEE THAT RIGHT THERE THAT’S THE ECLIPSE. THIS IS THE RESOURCE THAT YOU NEED. YOU CLICK ON THAT AND THEN YOU’RE GOING TO FIND ALL KINDS OF STORIES AND CONTENT. SO WE’RE SCROLLING DOWN HERE. LET’S COME TO OUR FIRST STORY. YOU’RE GOING TO FIND ONE THAT I PUT TOGETHER AFTER YOU SEE THE COUNTDOWN CLOCK. LET’S GO DOWN. JUST A LITTLE BIT FARTHER. THERE WE GO. AND SO THAT’S WHAT YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND WHERE TO SEE IT, WHEN TO SEE IT. IT’S KIND OF ECLIPSE 101 IS A GOOD WAY TO THINK ABOUT IT. LET’S GO DOWN A LITTLE BIT FARTHER AND YOU’LL SEE ONE OF JONATHAN CONDER STORIES HERE THAT HE PUT TOGETHER. THERE YOU GO. WHAT CAUSES ECLIPSE AND WHAT KINDS ARE THERE? HERE’S THE DEAL. OVER THE NEXT MONTH, WE’RE ONE MONTH AWAY. WE’RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO ADD CONTENT TO THIS. SO IF YOU NEED TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT, OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE IT
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Solar Eclipse in Oklahoma: Everything to know, where to see it and how to view it

Scroll down to see some of the stories we have done, and check back between now and April 8 to learn more about the eclipse
Jonathan Greco
Digital Media Manager
Oklahoma and the rest of the country will see an incredible spectacle in the sky that you will not want to miss.A solar eclipse will move across the country on April 8, and Oklahoma will be a prime location to watch it.In preparation for the solar eclipse, the KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team has highlighted what you need to know about the astronomical event.Scroll down to see some of the stories we have done, and check back between now and April 8 to learn more about the eclipse.What to know and where to see itKOCO 5 Meteorologist Michael Armstrong breaks down what you need to know before the eclipse is visible in Oklahoma. Click here to learn more.Where to stay to get the best view of April's solar eclipseIf you are looking for a place to stay with the best view, KOCO 5 Meteorologist Taylor Cox has a breakdown of what you need to know. Click here to learn more.What causes eclipses and what kinds there areAs we prepare for the eclipse, KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder explains the science behind eclipses and how they happen. Click here to learn more.The special glasses you'll need to view itKOCO 5 Meteorologist Sabrina Bates shows what you need to look for on your glasses to make sure they're good to go. Click here to learn more.Don't let the clouds in Oklahoma ruin your eclipseThe total solar eclipse is scheduled to be visible in Oklahoma on April 8, a time when history says the Sooner State may have cloud coverage that could ruin the experience. Damon Lane shows you the history of cloud coverage on April 8. Click here to learn more.Thousands of visitors expected to flock to Oklahoma during solar eclipse The path of totality will be impacting rural southeast Oklahoma, a part of the state with limited infrastructure. Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism Shelley Zumwalt spoke about how state leaders are getting ready for these visitors. Click here to learn more.Where are the best places to see it?The eclipse's path of totality will clip southeastern Oklahoma, but where are the best places to see it? KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder shows where you can go. Click here to learn more.Oklahoma National Guard to be in McCurtain County to help as thousands expected for solar eclipseThe Oklahoma National Guard will be in McCurtain County to help first responders as thousands of people plan to flock there to see the solar eclipse. Click here to learn more.Is seeing the solar eclipse's path of totality worth the trip? What 2017 taught usWhile only part of Oklahoma will be in the path of totality during the upcoming solar eclipse, is it worth the trip to the southeast part of the state? KOCO 5 field meteorologist Michael Armstrong experienced totality in the 2017 great American eclipse, gaining some knowledge that might help others who are still trying to decide if they should travel to see it. Click here to learn more.Looking directly at the solar eclipse can cause permanent eye damage, optometrist saysThe upcoming solar eclipse will be a fun experience for many in Oklahoma, but it can also bring risks to those who aren't prepared. Click here to learn more.Metropolitan Library System offering bilingual eclipse activitiesCapitol Hill Library in southwest Oklahoma City is preparing for the eclipse with educational activities for both Spanish and English-speaking communities. Click here to learn more.Solar eclipse: What if it's cloudy?Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane explains how it will look outside if it's cloudy during the solar eclipse. Click here to learn more.Solar eclipse can cause some obstacles for travelers in southeast OklahomaThere are many precautions travelers can take to stay safe during the eclipse. Officials said those driving to southern Oklahoma to watch the phenomenon should not park on the road but should find a parking lot or another location to watch the event safely. Click here to learn more.Wanting to photograph the solar eclipse? Here are some tipsThose hoping to photograph the upcoming solar eclipse should keep some tips in mind. The much-anticipated total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, and many people will want to take pictures or videos of the moment. But they don't necessarily need a telescope or an expensive camera. Click here to learn more.When will the eclipse be visible in Oklahoma?As you prepare for the solar eclipse, KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder shows you the timeline for when the partial eclipse begins, when the eclipse is at its peak and when the partial eclipse ends. Click here to learn more.

Oklahoma and the rest of the country will see an incredible spectacle in the sky that you will not want to miss.

A solar eclipse will move across the country on April 8, and Oklahoma will be a prime location to watch it.

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In preparation for the solar eclipse, the KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team has highlighted what you need to know about the astronomical event.

Scroll down to see some of the stories we have done, and check back between now and April 8 to learn more about the eclipse.

What to know and where to see it

KOCO 5 Meteorologist Michael Armstrong breaks down what you need to know before the eclipse is visible in Oklahoma. Click here to learn more.

Where to stay to get the best view of April's solar eclipse

If you are looking for a place to stay with the best view, KOCO 5 Meteorologist Taylor Cox has a breakdown of what you need to know. Click here to learn more.

What causes eclipses and what kinds there are

As we prepare for the eclipse, KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder explains the science behind eclipses and how they happen. Click here to learn more.

The special glasses you'll need to view it

KOCO 5 Meteorologist Sabrina Bates shows what you need to look for on your glasses to make sure they're good to go. Click here to learn more.

Don't let the clouds in Oklahoma ruin your eclipse

The total solar eclipse is scheduled to be visible in Oklahoma on April 8, a time when history says the Sooner State may have cloud coverage that could ruin the experience. Damon Lane shows you the history of cloud coverage on April 8. Click here to learn more.

Thousands of visitors expected to flock to Oklahoma during solar eclipse

The path of totality will be impacting rural southeast Oklahoma, a part of the state with limited infrastructure. Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism Shelley Zumwalt spoke about how state leaders are getting ready for these visitors. Click here to learn more.

Where are the best places to see it?

The eclipse's path of totality will clip southeastern Oklahoma, but where are the best places to see it? KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder shows where you can go. Click here to learn more.

Oklahoma National Guard to be in McCurtain County to help as thousands expected for solar eclipse

The Oklahoma National Guard will be in McCurtain County to help first responders as thousands of people plan to flock there to see the solar eclipse. Click here to learn more.

Is seeing the solar eclipse's path of totality worth the trip? What 2017 taught us

While only part of Oklahoma will be in the path of totality during the upcoming solar eclipse, is it worth the trip to the southeast part of the state? KOCO 5 field meteorologist Michael Armstrong experienced totality in the 2017 great American eclipse, gaining some knowledge that might help others who are still trying to decide if they should travel to see it. Click here to learn more.

Looking directly at the solar eclipse can cause permanent eye damage, optometrist says

The upcoming solar eclipse will be a fun experience for many in Oklahoma, but it can also bring risks to those who aren't prepared. Click here to learn more.

Metropolitan Library System offering bilingual eclipse activities

Capitol Hill Library in southwest Oklahoma City is preparing for the eclipse with educational activities for both Spanish and English-speaking communities. Click here to learn more.

Solar eclipse: What if it's cloudy?

Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane explains how it will look outside if it's cloudy during the solar eclipse. Click here to learn more.

Solar eclipse can cause some obstacles for travelers in southeast Oklahoma

There are many precautions travelers can take to stay safe during the eclipse. Officials said those driving to southern Oklahoma to watch the phenomenon should not park on the road but should find a parking lot or another location to watch the event safely. Click here to learn more.

Wanting to photograph the solar eclipse? Here are some tips

Those hoping to photograph the upcoming solar eclipse should keep some tips in mind. The much-anticipated total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, and many people will want to take pictures or videos of the moment. But they don't necessarily need a telescope or an expensive camera. Click here to learn more.

When will the eclipse be visible in Oklahoma?

As you prepare for the solar eclipse, KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder shows you the timeline for when the partial eclipse begins, when the eclipse is at its peak and when the partial eclipse ends. Click here to learn more.

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