Catch the next total solar eclipse in Kentucky

2 PM CDT, April 8 2024

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Max Duration of Totality

2 minutes

One of the longest durations across North America

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What to Expect for the Total Eclipse in Kentucky

Kentucky will be one of the prime locations to witness this rare total eclipse. During a total solar eclipse, he sky will become dark, as if it were dawn or dusk. Weather permitting, Kentucky will see the sun’s corona as well.

Only a sliver of Kentucky makes it into the path of totality. In Paducah, totality runs from 2 PM CDT to 2:02 PM CDT. Totality in Kentucky will begin at 2 PM to 2:02 PM. The entire eclipse phase will start 12:42 PM and will end at 3:18 PM.

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