How To Watch the Eclipse in Louisiana

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock (from the sun), you know that a solar eclipse is happening across much of America on Monday, April 8. Although New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the rest of Louisiana is not in the path, the city is still going to see a partial eclipse.

Here are some eclipse-related things you can get into on Eclipse Day in Louisiana!

How To Watch the Eclipse in Louisiana

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While Louisiana won’t be in view of a total eclipse, the state will be able to observe a partial eclipse. As for Baton Rouge, where showers are possible, there may be the strong probability of an overcast, which means clouds may spoil the view.

When Will Be the Best Time To Watch the Eclipse in Louisiana?

The best viewing time will be from 12:29 p.m. to 1:49 p.m (peak). During that time, the moon will pass in front of the sun, blocking about 82% of the sunlight as viewed from New Orleans.

By 3:09 p.m., the solar event will be over.

Here are some safety precautions you need to take:

Don’t look at the sun with your naked eye.
Wear sunglasses with protective lenses.
Don’t stare at the sun just anywhere. Be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Final Word

If you miss the eclipse of 2024, you won’t get another opportunity until 2044, so you’d better do all you can to see it.

Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.