Can I see the eclipse in Colorado?
Yes. While Colorado is outside the path of the total eclipse on April 8, a partial eclipse (with a maximum of about 65% of the sun covered at 12:40 p.m.) will be visible in Denver. The eclipse will begin in Denver at 11:28 a.m. and end at 1:53 p.m.
In southeastern Colorado, residents may see up to 75% of the sun covered — the most in the state — and people in northwestern Colorado will see less than 60% coverage. Colorado Springs area residents will see 67% coverage of the sun.
How dark will it get here?
Dimming and shadows can be expected as the moon partially blocks the sun.
Where can I see the total eclipse?
In the United States, the path will stretch across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. NASA scientists estimate 31 million people in the United States live in the path of the eclipse, compared with 12 million in the path of the 2017 eclipse.
Will solar eclipse protective eyeglasses be necessary in Colorado?
Yes. The sun’s surface won’t be fully obscured in Colorado so viewing requires solar eclipse glasses.
Where can I get those?
The Denver Astronomical Society is selling eclipse glasses, in addition to many stores.
Where can I learn more?
Before the eclipse, astronomy experts at the University of Colorado’s Fiske Planetarium plan presentations on Saturday and Sunday.
And on Monday, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science plans several eclipse-related events between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Shows inside the Gates Planetarium are sold out, but the museum will set up telescopes and provide sun-spotter cards outside on Boettcher Plaza around the time of the eclipse.
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