| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse, in Kentucky, United States |
| Start of Partial: | Mon, 8 Apr 2024, 12:40 CDT |
| Start of Totality: | Mon, 8 Apr 2024, 13:58 CDT |
| End of Totality: | Mon, 8 Apr 2024, 14:05 CDT |
| End of Partial: | Mon, 8 Apr 2024, 16:27 EDT | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Kentucky.
8 Apr 2024 – Total Solar Eclipse – Kentucky
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Totality is visible within the dark red strip.
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Countdown until eclipse begins
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Kentucky Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 12:46 | 14:04 | 15:21 CDT | 62 % |  | |
| Frankfort | 13:50 | 15:08 | 16:24 EDT | 58 % |  | |
| Hopkinsville | 12:44 | 14:03 | 15:19 CDT | 63 % | | |
| Lexington-Fayette | 13:50 | 15:08 | 16:24 EDT | 63 % | | |
| Louisville | 13:49 | 15:07 | 16:22 EDT | 60 % |  | |
| Monticello | 13:48 | 15:07 | 16:23 EDT | 58 % | | |
| Owensboro | 12:46 | 14:04 | 15:20 CDT | 65 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in Kentucky
| Eclipse Visibility from Kentucky | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2024 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 17–18 Sep 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 13–14 Mar 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 3 Mar 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 12 Aug 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Kentucky, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |