When is the best time to watch today’s solar eclipse in Idaho? Here’s when to look up
Idaho residents will be treated to a partial solar eclipse on Monday when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over much of the United States.
Residents in the country’s eastern half will see the best of the eclipse as the path of totality enters the U.S. in Texas and takes a northeast path through Appalachia and into the northeast U.S.
But that doesn’t mean those in the country’s western half can’t get in on the action. Boise will see 35% of the sun eclipsed by the moon at its max, according to Time and Date. Check out the graphic below for a timeline of Monday’s celestial event.
Idahoans will see the moon first start eclipsing the sun at around 11:30 a.m. From Boise’s perspective, the moon will slowly move across the lower half of the sun, peaking at the maximum eclipse of 35% at 12:30 p.m.
Following the maximum eclipse, the moon will continue shifting across the sun before the eclipse officially ends in Boise at 1:33 p.m., resulting in a total duration of 2 hours and 3 minutes.
This story was originally published April 6, 2024 at 4:00 AM.
