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Here’s where, when, and for how long you can see the total solar eclipse in Kentucky
Eyes to the sky! Why April’s total solar eclipse is must-see moment.
April 8, 2024 will be the last total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous United States for the next forty years.
Kentuckians, it’s time to start preparing for the 2024 solar eclipse, taking place this April. Some won’t even have to leave their home city to get a good view of the rare, celestial occurrence, as part of the state is located along the path of totality.
Here’s what we know about the upcoming event:
When is the 2024 solar eclipse?
The solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8. According to NASA, Mexico’s Pacific coast will first experience the eclipse around 11:07 a.m. PDT. The eclipse path will then enter the U.S. in Texas, traveling through the states of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Main. Some parts of Michigan and Tennessee will also experience the phenomenon.
From there, the eclipse will enter Canada in Southern Ontario, traveling through Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton before exiting North America on the Atlantic coast around 5:16 p.m. NDT in Newfoundland, Canada.
Where will the 2024 solar eclipse be visible in Kentucky?
According to a news release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the total eclipse will last around one to three minutes in the state, with major cities on the path including Paducah, Morganfield and Henderson.
Areas more directly located in the path of totality, like Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, will see about four minutes of totality.
When, and where is the solar eclipse visible in Kentucky? How long is the total eclipse visible in Kentucky?
See the eclipse in Paducah
According to the City of Paducah, the city will see around two minutes of totality, as Paducah sits on the edge of the path. The eclipse begins at 12:42 p.m. with totality starting at 2 p.m. Totality will end at 2:02 p.m. and the eclipse will end at 3:18 p.m.
The city is also hosting an “X Marks the Spot: Paducah Eclipse Festival” on April 7-8, with a street fair featuring vendors, programming, etc. in the downtown area. It will go from noon until 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 8.
Recommended and free viewing spots in the area include:
- Bob Noble Park
- Kolb Park
- Ohio River Boat Launch
- Pat & Jim Brockenborough Rotary Health Park
- Riverfront and Schultz Park
- Stuart Nelson Park
See the eclipse in Morganfield
According to Eclipse2024.org, Morganfield will experience over two and a half minutes of totality. The eclipse begins at 12:44 p.m., with totality starting at 2:01 p.m. and lasting two minutes and 42 seconds.
See the eclipse in Henderson
In Henderson, the eclipse will begin at 12:45 p.m., according to Eclipse2024.org. The city will see two and a half minutes of totality, beginning between 2:02 and 2:03 p.m.
Kentucky prepares for increased traffic during upcoming total solar eclipse
What is a solar eclipse?
According to National Geographic, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, creating a shadow on our planet called an umbra.
There are also different kinds of eclipses. A total eclipse occurs when the moon blocks out the entire sun and a partial eclipse occurs when the moon only blocks part of the sun.
Total solar eclipse 2024 Where to get eclipse glasses to experience the eclipse safely in Kentucky
What is a total solar eclipse?
According to the IU official website, a total eclipse takes place when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth, placing the Earth in its shadow. The time it takes place, as well as the duration, are influenced by factors like the distances between the sun, moon and Earth, the moon’s phase and the axial tilt of the Earth and moon.
How often do solar eclipses occur?
Solar eclipses take place pretty frequently, occurring two to five times per year, according to the Natural History Museum. However, a total solar eclipse typically takes place every 18 months, around a year and a half apart.
How can viewers stay safe during the solar eclipse?
Transportation officials recommend the following safety precautions for eclipse watching:
- Get eclipse-viewing glasses early. Regular sunglasses are not safe.
- Fill up your gas tank before traveling in the event of traffic delays.
- Do not stop along highways or emergency shoulders.
- Do not take pictures while driving. Exit the highway to view or photograph the event.
- Turn on headlights.
- Drive alert and watch for pedestrians.
- Come early, stay late. This will help minimize major traffic delays.
- Plan ahead. Book accommodations early and select a viewing destination before you travel. Locations with restrooms and food will be in high demand.
- Travel with enough food and water for everyone in your vehicle. Expect lines at restaurants, convenience stores and grocery stores.
- Check the local weather.
When is the next solar eclipse?
According to NASA, the next total solar eclipse visible in the U.S. following the April occurrence won’t be until Aug. 23, 2044.
The Brooklyn Nets have developed their teams through a number of strategies over the decades, and their front office has put together considerable success through the NBA draft. Many of the franchise’s best players have joined the Nets either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades made on that day.
Moreover, it is not only the star players who have been acquired by the Nets through the draft. Several prominent alumni have been selected by the team each offseason during this annual event, with certain colleges being more prominently represented than others. An analysis of the players from different schools reveals that both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have contributed top talent to the Nets’ roster over the years.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of Kentucky State University.
Gerald Cunningham – forward
Draft year and position: fifth round (first pick, 89th overall), 1977 NBA Draft
Seasons at Kentucky State University:
Seasons played with Nets: did not make the team
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
The best shooter in college basketball will, in fact, stay in college basketball — and Kentucky is ready to make its final push.
Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft and will play somewhere at his current level in 2026-27. That’s not expected to be back in Ames, as Cyclone coach T.J. Otzelberger made clear, saying that if the 6-8 forward doesn’t make the jump to the pros, “it’s important that he’s able to find a landing spot at a college that fits what he’s looking for.”
Could Lexington be that final destination? The perimeter sniper already said he’s got respect for the Wildcats and Mark Pope, watching his programs closely since his time at BYU when they competed against each other in the Big 12.
In his eyes, he could be the piece Kentucky was missing this past season in the program’s Round of 32 exit, led by Momcilovic’s 20 points and five rebounds in the Cyclones’ 82-63 victory in St. Louis.
“I think Kentucky would be a good fit,” Momcilovic told the Herald-Leader’s Ben Roberts last week at the NBA Draft Combine. “I obviously went against Pope at BYU his first year (in the Big 12), and I loved how his team played. I think we went 1-1 against them, but they killed us at their place, because they fly the ball up the court and shoot 3s. I really like the way they play.
“And obviously, Kentucky last year, he didn’t have enough shooters around him to really coach, I feel like, the way he wanted. But I think — if I were to choose Kentucky — that would be a good fit for me. I feel like I’d be a great player for him, and he’d be a good coach for me.”
Momcilovic averaged a career-high 16.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 30.5 minutes per game while shooting 50.6 percent from the field, 48.7 percent from three and 87.8 percent at the line. He knocked down 260 3-pointers, good for 3.7 makes on 7.5 attempts per contest.
The former four-star recruit has been Kentucky’s dream portal target all offseason. Now, he’s officially a free agent, pulling out of the draft ahead of the withdrawal deadline.
On Tuesday, head coach Mark Pope revealed that there will likely be no summer trip for the 2026-27 Wildcats.
“We’re probably a lean towards not going right now,” Pope told Darrell Bird of Cats Pause.
The NCAA recently adopted a proposal that will allow schools to take summer tours every year after the rules previously limited schools to one trip every four years. Even if it ended up being somewhere close by, this would’ve been a great experience for the Cats to get some exhibition games in, especially with the roster overhaul they’re going through.
Oh well. The good news is UK will still have plenty of summer practices to develop and build chemistry.
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