Solar Eclipse 2024 in Hampton Roads: A Partial Look at the Excitement and Anticipation Surrounding the Event

In 2024, a solar eclipse occurred in Portsmouth, Virginia, which passed over most of the United States. While this event was not a total eclipse, it still caused excitement and anticipation for those who witnessed it. Here in Hampton Roads, the eclipse was a partial one with about 78% of the sun blocked by the moon at 3:20 p.m.

To witness the full effect of a solar eclipse, where the moon blocks 100% of the sun and causes total darkness in the middle of the afternoon, you need to be in an area that experiences a total eclipse. Unfortunately, Hampton Roads did not experience that level of darkness during this particular event. However, those who missed out on seeing the full effect could still view it safely through specialized solar eclipse glasses or by looking down and catching the silhouette of the eclipse through leafy trees.

If you’re interested in learning more about when you can witness another solar eclipse in Hampton Roads or other parts of the United States, you should know that there will be another partial solar eclipse in 2033 for Alaska and 2044 for lower 48 states. Hampton Roads will eventually experience its first total solar eclipse in 2078 and another one in 2099.

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