Cleveland, we are exactly one week out from the total solar eclipse.

At around 2 p.m. on Monday, April 8, you will notice the sky beginning to darken. That will be the start of the partial eclipse.

Then, at 3:15 p.m., the total solar eclipse will begin. Lasting for two minutes and 49 seconds, the phenomenon will cause the sky to completely darken and the temperature to drop up to 10 degrees.

Crowds are expected around Cleveland, so stay safe out there.

As we eagerly await the big day, test your knowledge of the solar eclipse below.

Have fun!

When was the last time a total solar eclipse was visible in Cleveland?
It is possible to make your own device to safely view the eclipse.
The word eclipse comes from the Greek word “ekleipsis,” meaning what?
What year did the NASA Glenn Research Center open in Cleveland?

Find additional news and information about the April 8 solar eclipse here.

Camille was the inaugural audience manager at Signal Cleveland until October, 2024. Using simple social media posts, videos and newsletters, she worked to break complicated news stories into bite-sized chunks that invite Clevelanders to learn more from our reporters’ full stories.