GREEN BAY – In less than two weeks, there will be a solar eclipse, the last in the U.S. before 2044.
Wisconsinites will be able to see a partial solar eclipse on April 8, but cities within the total eclipse range – when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun and completely blocks the sun – may be worth the trip. Just 0.5% of the world’s population According to The Planetary Society, we are on the path of totality in the year 2024.
The total eclipse continues in between 3.5 and four minutes According to NASA, for most places it is in the middle of the path of the whole. The longest is four minutes and 28 seconds in Torreón, Mexico. But the entire duration of the entire eclipse, as the Moon begins to pass by the Sun, will take more than two hours.
There are no areas in Wisconsin that will be affected by a total eclipse, but some cities can experience the entire process. If you’re still planning your trip, here are the five closest cities to Green Bay that are on the path to totality. Please be aware that traffic may be weighty as others also come down to view the total eclipse.
More:The solar eclipse will arrive in Green Bay on April 8. The next one will take another 20 years.
What are the closest places to see a solar eclipse?
This solar eclipse travels from Mexico, through the United States and into Canada. NASA provided a table of cities in the US that will experience a total solar eclipse, as well as a partial eclipse before and after a total eclipse. To view this list, you can visit NASA’s website website. These are just a few destinations:
Sheridan, Indiana
Because the path of the whole passes through hundreds of cities and towns, it is complex to fully determine which one is closest to Green Bay. One of the closest states to Wisconsin is Sheridan, Indiana.
The compact town of about 3,000 people is a 5-hour, 45-minute drive from Green Bay. Sheridan is 45 minutes north of Indianapolis, which is expected to be a busy hub for eclipse travelers.
In Sheridan, total eclipse starts at 3:06 EDT until 3:09 EDT.
According to IndyStar, tens of thousands of people had already booked hotels, but as of Friday, about 30% of Airbnbs listings were still available.
You may be able to find a public campground to stay at while you’re in town during the solar eclipse at Indiana Department of Natural Resources facilities.
Marshall, Illinois
The total eclipse begins at 2:04 p.m. to 2:06 p.m. CDT and lasts 2 minutes and 36 seconds.
Marshall is a 6.5-hour drive from Green Bay.
Carbondale, Illinois
The total eclipse lasts from 1:59 p.m. to 2:03 p.m. CDT and lasts approximately four minutes in total.
Carbondale is located in southern Illinois, about an eight-hour drive from Green Bay.
Cleveland, Ohio
The total eclipse begins at 3:13 PM EDT and ends at 3:17 PM EDT, lasting approximately five minutes in total.
Cleveland is about a nine-hour drive from Green Bay.
Erie, Pennsylvania
The total eclipse begins at 3:16 p.m. EDT and lasts until 3:20 p.m. EDT, lasting approximately four minutes in total.
Erie is a ten-hour drive from Green Bay.
When is the eclipse in Green Bay?
While there is no total eclipse in the Green Bay area, the peak of the partial eclipse will be at 2:09 p.m. CDT. On Tuesday, the probability that there will be clear skies on April 8 is 56%. according to USA TODAY.
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