Updated on 4:52 p.m. on Friday, April 5
The 2024 total eclipse is upon us, but it won't be upon Colorado. (It's not personal, sun and moon just had a different vision for their party.)
The astronomical show on April 8 is skipping the Centennial State, and by a wider margin than in 2017.
States in the path — like Texas, Indiana and Ohio — are bearing down for the one (or twice)-in-a-lifetime tourism event.
But wait! Isn't there a partial eclipse in Denver on April 8?
Yes! Just like seven years ago, the moon will still carve out a sizeable chunk of the sun.
Per NASA, the partial eclipse will begin in Denver at 11:28 a.m. and wrap up by 1:53 p.m. The sun and moon will be doing the most between 12:03 p.m. and 1:18 p.m.
The festivities will look something like this.
Yeah, that thing! That was fun!
Remember that looking at an eclipse follows the same rules as looking at the sun — don't do that! Enjoy the event through special filtered glasses or by looking at the cool, crescent-shaped shadows.
One way to safely view the show with style: join the Denver Astronomical Society for a watch party at DU between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Full details here.
Another option is the Eclipse Extravaganza at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, where you can pre-game the celestial event with a few educational presentations. More info here.
When is the next total eclipse in Denver?
You have time to plan: the next total eclipse with a path through North America will be on Aug. 12, 2045.
Good news: Colorado has good seats for the big show. Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Grand Junction will have especially prime viewing.
