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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A total solar eclipse happened over the United States on Monday, darkening skies in the middle of the day for millions of Americans.
According to NASA, the eclipse's path of totality—the area where the moon fully blocked out the sun— stretched across parts of 13 states, including Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
While Massachusetts was not within the path of totality, WBZ-TV says roughly 93% of the sun was blocked for Bay State residents during the eclipse's peak.
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What Time was the Solar Eclipse?
The eclipse started around 2:15 p.m. in Massachusetts and reached its peak shortly before 3:30 p.m. The sun will be unobstructed by roughly 4:30 p.m.
What Do I Need to Safely Look at the Eclipse?
Looking directly at the sun during any phase of the eclipse without eye protection is highly dangerous, NASA says. To safely look at the eclipse, use certified solar glasses or a solar viewer.
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