Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse in The Forks ME
According to NASA, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, then Mexico, the US and Canada in April 2024. During a total eclipse, the moon will completely block the sun, darkening the sky. To be safe, don’t forget to wear special eclipse glasses.
The Forks ME Eclipse 2024
An eclipse has different stages: partial eclipse, shadow bands, Baily’s beads, diamond ring and totality. Never remove your eclipse glasses until the moon completely covers the sun. The partial eclipse in Forks will likely last between 70 to 80 minutes. Always wear your glasses when watching the sun during this phase. Before and after totality, you may see shadow bands on the ground or the sides of the buildings. They’re dark, separated by white spaces and they move fast. As the moon continues to move, light rays will shine on its edges. These are called Baily’s Beads and unfortunately, you may barely notice them because they’re short-lived. They will start disappearing until only one single light remains which will resemble a diamond ring. You must keep wearing your eclipse glasses until there’s no direct sunlight left. Then you can safely remove them to watch the total eclipse.
Can You See the Lunar Eclipse in The Forks, ME?
The total lunar eclipse will be visible in The Forks, Maine, on March 13 through March 14, 2024. You can expect a penumbral lunar eclipse on March 25, 2024 and a partial lunar eclipse on September 17 through September 18, 2024.
What Time Will the 2024 Eclipse Happen?
The total solar eclipse will be on April 8, 2024, and it will cross Maine, including The Forks and other cities in the state. It will cross the Maine state line at 2:18 p.m. EDT and the totality will begin at 3:28 p.m. EDT. In Maine, the total solar eclipse will end at 3:35 p.m. EDT, and then it’ll cross over the Canadian border at 4:41 p.m EDT. The eclipse will continue to cross over Southern Ontario and then to Quebec and other cities in Canada. It will exit North America at about 3:46 p.m. EDT.
What’s the Duration of the 2024 Solar Eclipse?
In The Forks, the solar eclipse should last 2 minutes and 59 seconds. If you’re not in The Forks, you can see the eclipse from:
Jackman, Maine – Watch for totality at 3:29 p.m. EDT, lasting about 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
Rangeley, Maine – The moon will completely cover the sun at 3:29 p.m. EDT, and it will last about 2 minutes and 24 seconds.
Carrabassett Valley, Maine – The Eclipse will also begin at 3:29 p.m. EDT and will last about 2 minutes and 24 seconds. Carrabassett Valley is 31 miles away from Rangeley.
Bingham, Maine – At Bingham, the totality will be at 3:30 p.m. EDT and will last for about a minute and 45 seconds. Always wear your special eclipse glasses while waiting for the moon to completely cover the sun.
Greenville, Maine – In Greenville, the total eclipse will last a little longer — about 3 minutes and 2 seconds. The totality phase will be at 3:30 p.m.EDT.
Millinocket, Maine – The total solar eclipse in Millinocket, Maine, will be at 3:31 p.m. EDT and should last for about 2 minutes and 56 seconds.
Mars Mill, Maine – In Mars Mill, you can expect the totality phase at 3:32 p.m. EDT, and it should last for about 3 minutes and 12 seconds.
Caribou, Maine – Watch out for the solar eclipse at 3:32 p.m. EDT. The totality phase should last about 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
Why Wear Eclipse Glasses
Unless the moon has already completely covered the sun, it’s not safe to watch the total eclipse unfold with just the naked eye. To avoid a severe eye injury, you need specialized eye protection when watching the bright sun.
It’s also not safe to wear regular sunglasses while viewing the sun. Eclipse glasses are thousands of times darker than conventional sunglasses, ensuring your safety. Also, never use scratched or otherwise damaged eclipse glasses, as eye injury can result.
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