TOLEDO, Ohio — Fewer than 70 days are left until the total solar eclipse stripes the shadow of the moon directly across northern Ohio.
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cast the shadow of the moon, commonly called the Umbra, on a narrow path across the Earth. The result will be the path of totality reaching many communities in northwest Ohio. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun.
So, who will experience the longest time in totality?
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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the total eclipse of the sun right here in northwest Ohio. Here are the top five cities in northwest Ohio with the greatest time in totality (in minutes).
1. Forest - 3:56
2. Upper Sandusky - 3:55
3. Norwalk - 3:54
4. Tiffin - 3:52
5. Findlay - 3:44
Here is a list of many other cities in northwest Ohio that will experience the total solar eclipse and the expected time in totality. Much of Hancock, Wyandot, Crawford, Seneca, Erie and Huron counties will experience the greatest time in totality. These counties align directly with the eclipse centerline.
For most, this will be merely a few short minutes to witness something rarely seen by human eyes: the sun's corona. This can only be seen during the time that the sun is entirely eclipsed.
For anyone who plans to view the eclipse, you must have properly certified solar glasses to do so safely.
The next total solar eclipse to happen in our area will be in the year 2099.