Okay, so check it out, I got super curious about when the eclipse is gonna hit Kentucky. You know, the one everyone’s been talking about. I mean, a total solar eclipse? That’s something you don’t wanna miss, right?
First thing I did was jump online. Straight to Google, typed in “when will the eclipse happen in kentucky”. Simple as that. Didn’t wanna mess around with fancy science websites just yet.
And bam! The search results popped up. Saw a bunch of articles and news stories mentioning April 8th, 2024. April 8th, 2024 kept showing up everywhere. Alright, that’s the date. Got it.
But hold on, April 8th is just the date, right? I needed specifics. Like, when on April 8th, and where in Kentucky would I even see it? Kentucky is a big state, man!
So, I dug a little deeper. Clicked on a few links, skimmed through some articles. Found one that showed a map. A freaking map! With the path of totality across Kentucky. Now we’re talking!
Turns out, the western part of Kentucky is gonna get the full show. Places like Paducah and Henderson will be right in the path. I live closer to Lexington, so I knew I’d probably have to drive a bit. Bummer.
Then I wanted to know the exact time. Like, down to the minute. Found another article that had a timetable. It said the eclipse would start partially in the early afternoon, then reach totality around 2 PM or so, depending on the specific location.
Here’s the breakdown I figured out:
- Date: April 8th, 2024
- Best Viewing Location in Kentucky: Western Kentucky (Paducah, Henderson)
- Approximate Time of Totality: Around 2 PM (local time)
So, that’s the plan. I’m thinking about heading out early that morning, maybe make a day trip out of it. Grab some snacks, some eclipse glasses ( gotta protect those eyes!), and find a good spot to watch. Hopefully, the weather cooperates!
And that’s pretty much how I figured out when the eclipse is happening in Kentucky. A little bit of Googling, a little bit of article-reading, and a whole lot of excitement. Can’t wait!
