When can Louisiana see the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8? It depends on your location, but most of the state will begin seeing the effects of the solar eclipse, weather permitting, around 12:25 p.m.
The maximum effect of the eclipse will be between 1:30 and 2 p.m., depending on where you are.
Unfortunately for Louisiana, cloud cover is expected to block much, if not all of the visible effects.
Will the weather cooperate?
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.
When is the next solar eclipse?
Should you not be able to partake in the solar eclipse, or, if you are blocked by the sun, the next one visible in the United States, isn't for a while.
How are schools approaching the eclipse?
In southeast Louisiana, schools are taking it seriously. Jefferson Parish schools will be letting out early so that children will not be in class or traveling home during the eclipse.
New Orleans schools, however, have other plans.
Where can I get glasses for the eclipse?
Libraries in southeast Louisiana were giving out glasses for the eclipse, supplies could be gone, so you should call before heading to get them.