While millions witnessed the spectacle of a total solar eclipse, Floridians missed out on seeing the celestial event. Residents and visitors in Greenland, Iceland, and parts of western Europe saw the eclipse in totality, while a partial eclipse was visible from as far away as the northern United States.
Next Solar Eclipse in Florida
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, temporarily blocking sunlight from reaching portions of the globe. The next solar eclipse that will be visible from Florida will be on January 26, 2028. However, a more significant event is scheduled to occur on August 12, 2045, when the path of totality will move over the state.
In the meantime, skywatchers in Florida can look forward to a lunar eclipse on the night of August 27 through the morning hours of August 28. The lunar eclipse will be visible across much of the Americas, Europe, and Africa, with over 95% of the Moon temporarily disappearing during the night sky.
Original reporting: Jacksonville Today — read the source article.
