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WEATHER BLOG: Will we be able to see Monday's eclipse? Nick Bender is going over the chances and forecast

If you want to view the total solar eclipse in all its splendor, you need to travel to the path of totality. The First Alert Weather Team is becoming more optimistic about better viewing conditions for Monday's solar eclipse in Kansas City. While it will not be a total eclipse in the city, viewers can expect about 90% of the sun to be covered by the moon on Monday at 1:54 p.m. CDT. High, thin and scattered cirrus clouds will be the only viewing obstacle, with special eclipse glasses needed to protect your eyes from the sun. This is the last day you can get solar eclipse glasses online in time for April's total eclipse. If you want to view the eclipse in all its splendor, you need to travel to the path of totality.

WEATHER BLOG: Will we be able to see Monday's eclipse? Nick Bender is going over the chances and forecast

Published : a month ago by Nick Bender, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nick-Bender-KMBC/1454512491450896 in Weather

WEATHER BLOG: Will we be able to see Monday's eclipse? Nick Bender is going over the chances and forecast

We are just days away from the solar eclipse, and the First Alert Weather Team is becoming more optimistic about better viewing conditions here in Kansas City.While this will not be a total solar eclipse in Kansas City, metro viewers can still expect about 90% of the sun to be covered by the moon on Monday at 1:54 p.m. CDT. High, thin and scattered cirrus clouds will be the only viewing obstacle to overcome. You need special eclipse glasses to protect your eyes from the sun. Regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for directly looking at the sun.If you want to view the total solar eclipse in all its splendor, you need to travel to the path of totality. Given the upper-level weather pattern leading up to and on the day of the eclipse, it looks like parts of Illinois and Ohio will have the most favorable viewing conditions.

We are just days away from the solar eclipse, and the First Alert Weather Team is becoming more optimistic about better viewing conditions here in Kansas City. While this will be a total solar eclipse in Kansas City, metro viewers can still expect about 90% of the sun to be covered by the moon on Monday at 1:54 p.m. CDT. [Here's what to know about Monday's eclipse] High, thin and scattered cirrus clouds will be the only viewing obstacle to overcome. You special eclipse glasses to protect your eyes from the sun. Regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for directly looking at the sun. This is the last day you can get solar eclipse glasses online in time for April's total eclipse If you want to view the total solar eclipse in all its splendor, you need to travel to the path of totality. Given the upper-level weather pattern leading up to and on the day of the eclipse, it looks like parts of Illinois and Ohio will have the most favorable viewing conditions. Can you experience the 2024 solar eclipse in Kansas City? Here's what you need to know

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