Oklahomans will get to see most of Monday’s total solar eclipse. The moon will obscure about 85 percent of the sun’s surface, darkening skies as the lunch hour comes to an end. Here’s how and where to watch. Stages of the eclipse in Oklahoma City
Begin: 11:37 a.m.
Maximum: 1:05 p.m.
End: 2:35 p.m.
Percentage of sun obscured
50%
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60%
90%
70%
80% 70%
80%
60%
90%
Tota
50%
lity
SOURCE: NASA
Viewing the eclipse Do not look at the sun with a naked eye, even during the eclipse maximum. Wear approved glasses; traditional sunglasses will not protect your eyes. Get to your viewing spot early because of traffic.
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Special event viewing There are several events throughout the metro where eclipse-watchers will come together Monday. Oklahoma Science Lunar Sooners Club University of Museum 2020 Remington Pl, Oklahoma South Oval, Norman Oklahoma City Myriad Gardens 301 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City