In the Path of Totality

Stay tuned for this once-in-a-lifetime event as Worthington gets a front-row seat to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! Learn more HERE

The Total Solar Eclipse in Worthington will begin on Monday, April 8 at 1:55pm and continue through 4:27pm with a duration of 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Totality will arrive at 3:12pm and will last for 42 seconds.

Where to Watch

You can view the eclipse from anywhere with a clear view of the sun! It will be positioned at a 50.8 degree angle to the Earth, tracing a path from 190 degrees to 242 degrees across the sky.

For those interested, McCord Park (located at 345 East Wilson Bridge Road) offers a convenient gathering spot to witness the event. Parking is accessible, and visitors can enjoy amenities such as a playground and a half-mile walking loop around the newly renovated complex.

Protect Your Eyes

Never look directly at the Sun. You can seriously hurt your eyes, and even go blind. Proper eye protection, like eclipse glasses or a special solar filter, is the only safe option. Sunglasses don't work.

One easy way to view the eclipse is through a homemade pinhole projector. Learn how to build one here.

Eclipse Viewing Parties

Northwest Library Backyard (2280 Hard Road): Monday April 8, 2-3:30PM

Make pinhole eclipse viewers, play cosmic trivia and more.

Old Worthington Library Meeting Room (820 High Street): Monday April 8, 2:30-3:30PM

Celebrate the sun with out-of-this-world crafts and activities.

Worthington City Schools

Worthington City Schools have announced they will be closed on April 8, 2024, so students, faculty, and staff can view the eclipse. Learn more about this decision here.

Eclipse viewing glasses will be available to school students, faculty, and staff prior to the event. Glasses will be passed out the week after spring break!