Today is solar eclipse day!  NWS Charleston is predicting clear skies in our area this afternoon so everyone (with eclipse glasses) can get a clear view.

They advise using approved eclipse safety glasses.

Here are the eclipse time for our area:

Savannah: Begins at 1:50 pm and Peaks at 3:07 pm.  It will end at 4:22 pm

NASA FAQ

Looks like mainly clear or clear sky over the @NWSCharlestonSC area near the time of the maximum #Eclipse2024

Max #Eclipse at 3:05 to 3:10 pm with 75% coverage of the sun.

#NASA has some great FAQs CLICK HERE to read.

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA

CLICK HERE to watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA beginning at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024.

How do you safely view a total solar eclipse?

The Sun’s surface is so bright that if you stare at any portion of it, no matter how small, it produces enough light to damage individual retinal cells. It takes a few seconds for this to happen, but afterward, you will see a spot as big as the solar surface you glimpsed when you look away from the Sun at some other scenery. Depending on how long you gazed at the Sun and how badly the retinal cells were damaged, this spot will either fade away in time or remain permanent. You should never assume that you can look away quickly enough to avoid eye damage because every person is different in terms of their retinal sensitivity, and you do not want to risk being the one who damages their eyes just to try to look at the Sun.

If you want to see what the Sun looks like, use a properly-equipped telescope or solar viewing glasses. You could also go online and view thousands of pictures taken of the Sun by telescopes and NASA spacecraft!