Watching the April 8 solar eclipse in San Diego

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Watching the April 8 solar eclipse in San Diego
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While San Diego is not directly in the path of totality, the partial eclipse will be visible for more than 2 hours.

SAN DIEGO — There’s a major celestial event happening soon and astronomers, photographers, and regular watchers of the sky are flocking toto take it all in. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will trace a narrow path of totality across 13 U.S. states.

People in the moon's shadow will experience a total eclipse, meaning the sky will darken like dusk or dawn. They’ll see what’s called the sun's corona or outer atmosphere which is usually blocked by the sun's bright face.We spoke with the Fleet’s resident astronomer and Professor of Physics and Astronomy at San Diego City College, Dr. Lisa Will about the importance of this eclipse.

Hotels are booked up in states like Maine. In Ohio, the Dept. of Transportation will have gas nozzles ready. They expect millions of people to get stuck on their roads.

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