April, 9th, 2024-CLEVELAND, Ohio-On a cloudy morning, residents of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio prepared to witness a rare total solar eclipse. Thousands gathered at the Great Lakes Science Center downtown, while others watched from parks, backyards, and meeting places. As the eclipse progressed, the sky took on a pre-dawn glow, and streetlights flickered on as darkness fell.
This event marked the first total solar eclipse visible in Ohio since 1806 and won’t happen again until 2099. The eclipse began around 2 p.m., with totality occurring around 3:13 p.m. for just under 4 minutes, during which observers could safely view the fully blocked sun without eye protection.
