NEW ORLEANS — Solar eclipses are rare events and if you miss the Great American Eclipse in 2024, it could be a while before you can see another one in Louisiana.
When are the next solar eclipses visible in Louisiana?
Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford says those who enjoy eclipse events, will have to wait more than 20 years for the next solar eclipse that will be visible in and near Louisiana.
Another eclipse is scheduled on August 12, 2045 with a path of 100 percent totality in areas as close as Jackson, Mississippi; Destin, Florida; Orlando, Florida; and Miami.
There is an eclipse about 7 years later that will have a path of totality in places like Leeville, Louisiana; Grand Isle; Pensacola and Destin, Florida.
Then, it will be more than a quarter of a century before a solar eclipse can be seen with 100 percent totality in New Orleans. That will come on May 11, 2078 and 100 percent totality, in addition to the Crescent City, will be in Baton Rouge, Slidell and Atlanta, Georgia, among other cities.
Eclipse weather forecast
The weather forecast on Monday, April 8 is not great for eclipse viewing. It could also be poor in areas in Texas in the path of totality.
Mostly cloudy skies stick around the next few days, but we may get some views of Monday's partial solar eclipse during breaks in the clouds. The maximum for us will be just over 80 percent obscuration which will happen at 1:49 p.m. A few stray showers may pop up on Monday although most of us will stay dry. Tuesday continues mostly cloudy and warm with a slight chance of a shower.