are on flat, level ground, with plenty of space to see the whole sky. We recommend the Fountain of Eternal Life and Mall B, across from the Marriott at Key Tower Cleveland, the pier on E.9th St, Edgewater Park, or any other open area you can find. But the best way to watch an eclipse will always be with family, friends, and loved ones to share a memory that will last a lifetime. Pack a lunch and be prepared for a few hours outside. Find a sunny spot with a clear viewing of the sky, bring your eclipse glasses, and have fun. Cleveland will also be hosting many amazing events on Eclipse Day. The Cleveland Marriott at Key Tower will be hosting an all-day party on their patio with viewing access. You can also check
thisiscleveland.com/2024-solar-eclipse for an up-to-date list of eclipse parties and events happening in Cleveland. Be prepared for a very busy April in Cleveland. Cleveland is hosting the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four Tournament Friday, April 5th through Sunday, April 7th at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, and is expecting a very strong national turnout of visitors and travelers. Additionally, the Cleveland Guardians will be hosting the Chicago White Sox for opening day on April 8th, the same day as eclipse, at Progressive Field. Leave early and expect a high level of traffic, especially in downtown areas.
A total solar eclipse is truly a special event. The last Great American Solar Eclipse occurred in 2017. As described by Marble Room’s General Manager, Kevin Kane, the eclipse is unlike anything you will ever experience. Once the moon begins to cover the sun, you can slowly see the beginning of this truly amazing event. For nearly an hour and a quarter, viewers can marvel at the sight of the moon slowly eclipsing the sun. At this point, the sky around you will remain normal and bright.
behind the moon, one of the most beautiful visuals nature has to offer. The sky all around the sun will be as dark as if it were late twilight, and stars and bright planets in the sky will be visible. You will feel the temperature drop by 10-20 degrees. If you are lucky, you can also view vibrant red solar flares flowing from behind the dark moon. If you are able to see the horizon, it will appear to be on fire. Your first instinct will be to cheer, and after that, embrace the silence that this profound celestial event can offer. Bask in this experience, as it will be one to remember forever.
For an eclipse, safety is always the most important thing to remember! An eclipse should always and only be viewed with proper viewing glasses to prevent harm to the eyes. Keep your glasses on the entire time you are looking at the sun, except for when the moon completely blocks the sun, also known as totality. At this point, you can take your glasses off and experience one of the most stunning celestial events known to man.
However, soon the moon will totally cover the sun. As you witness the visible sun’s crescent slowly diminish, anticipation will be at an all-time high. Minutes before totality, the light in the sky will become increasingly peculiar as the visible sun becomes smaller and smaller. Right before the moon covers the final, thin crescent of the visible sun, you will be able to see a bright flash: the last single visible ray of light from the sun. Then, as the moon covers the son, day will turn to night. The moon will appear as a black circle covering the sun, and the sun’s corona can be seen shining
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