For the first time in over two years, a total solar eclipse will be viewable from Earth on Wednesday, casting a shadow across a wide swath of the Northern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n
Though Michiganders across the state will only get to experience a partial eclipse, those watching the sky in parts of northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small corner of Portugal will experience totality \u2014 the point at which the moon completely blocks the face of the sun.<\/p>\n
In Detroit, the partial eclipse will begin at 1:03 p.m., reach its maximum coverage (around 3%) at 1:36 p.m., and end at 2:08 p.m. The farther northeast you are, the bigger the \u201cbite\u201d out of the sun will appear.<\/p>\n
See how the eclipse will look in your city here.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019ll be in the path of totality or a partial eclipse, here are a few things to know ahead of tomorrow\u2019s rare celestial event.<\/p>\n RELATED: <\/b>Perseid meteor shower to peak this week \u2014 here\u2019s what to know<\/a><\/p>\n What is a solar eclipse?<\/b><\/p>\n A solar eclipse occurs when a new moon moves between the sun and Earth, blocking out the sun\u2019s rays and casting a shadow on parts of Earth.<\/p>\n How often do solar eclipses occur?<\/b><\/p>\n There are between\u00a0two and five solar eclipses<\/a>\u00a0every year, each visible only along a specific area.<\/p>\n The last total solar eclipse viewable in the U.S. was on April 8, 2024, with only a small portion of southern Michigan able to experience totality.<\/p>\n A composite photo of the total solar eclipse, taken from Sandusky, Ohio, on April 8, 2024. (Photo by Jenny Sherman)<\/p>\n The next total solar eclipse will take place on Aug. 2, 2027, and will be viewable in southern Spain, North Africa, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. In the U.S., the next three total solar eclipses will occur in 2033, 2044, and 2045.<\/p>\n What are the different types of solar eclipses?<\/b><\/p>\n There are four types of solar eclipses:<\/p>\n What safety measures should be taken when viewing a solar eclipse?<\/b><\/p>\n Other than the moment of totality, when the moon completely blocks out the sun\u2019s light, it is not safe to view a total or partial solar eclipse with the naked eye.<\/p>\n Experts advise that viewers use specialized eye protection to avoid severe injury, as well as using solar filters when viewing an eclipse through a camera lens, binoculars, or telescope.<\/p>\n If I\u2019m not in the path of totality, where can I watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday?<\/b><\/p>\n\n