It’s been 6 years since the last eclipse was partially visible in Ann Arbor. And now we’ll have two eclipses in 6 months. A partial view of the October 14 annular eclipse, and near totality for the April 8 total eclipse.
See April 8 Eclipse in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor will be at 98.4% totality for the April 8 eclipse.
- Eclipse Start Time: 1:54.21
- Maximum Eclipse: 3:13.24
You can see eclipse data for all of Michigan here.
Where to See Total Eclipse Near Me
We are so close to totality! Luna Pier, Ottawa, and Vienna in Michigan are all in the path of totality with 25-31 seconds of totality.
Toledo will have 1 min and 41 seconds of totality. As the time gets closer, we will look for events in Toledo to share. There will likely be events at the Toledo Zoo and Imagination Station.
Buy Eclipse Glasses
Eclipse glasses were in short supply for the 2017 eclipse. I suggest buying your eclipse glasses now for the October 14 eclipse and keeping them in a safe place. In 2017, the price of glasses crept up through August as supplies dwindled. By the week of the eclipse, glasses were selling for $10/pair – and selling out quickly.
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On October 11, 2023, I ordered 12 pairs for $15 with same day delivery. There are several options that you can get at a great price now
See October 14 Eclipse Near Ann Arbor
There is an annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023. In an annular eclipse the moon does not fully obscure the sun. In the path of totality, the moon will be completely in front of the sun with a ring of sun visible around it.
The path of totality traverses from Eugene, OR to Corpus Christi, TX and does not pass close to Ann Arbor. We will be at 47% totality. The eclipse will start at 11:45a and be at maximum eclipse at 1:03p. Unfortunately the day was very overcast and rainy so the eclipse was not visible in the Ann Arbor area.
This simulation was shared by Eclipse2024.org on their Ann Arbor page.
Ann Arbor Eclipse Events
We have not found events for the annular eclipse on October 14. But will keep an eye out for 2024 eclipse events – viewings, information, and preparations.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | 01/27/2024 2:00pm-4:00pm | Eclipse Science Dome at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 02/17/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Saturday Morning Physics at Weiser Hall, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 03/16/2024 1:00pm-2:00pm | All About Eclipses at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 03/23/2024 2:00pm-3:00pm | Eclipse STEM Stations at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 03/27/2024 1:00pm-2:00pm | Solar Eclipse Program at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 03/27/2024 2:30pm-3:30pm | Solar Eclipse Program at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 03/30/2024 3:00pm-4:00pm | Eclipse Ambassadors with University of Michigan at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 04/01/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Get Ready for the April 8 Solar Eclipse at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 04/02/2024 6:00pm-7:00pm | Simple Solar Eclipse Viewer at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 04/05/2024 5:00pm-6:00pm | Simple Solar Eclipse Viewer at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 04/06/2024 2:00pm-4:00pm | Eclipse & Moon Crafting at SCRAP Creative Reuse, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 04/06/2024 2:00pm-3:00pm | Eclipse Program at Saline District Library, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 04/07/2024 11:00am-3:00pm | Solar Eclipse Activities at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 04/08/2024 1:00pm-4:00pm | Indoor Total Solar Eclipse Lobbycast at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 04/08/2024 1:30pm-4:30pm | Solar Eclipse Celebration at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 04/08/2024 2:00pm-4:00pm | Eclipse Watch Party at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 04/08/2024 2:00pm-4:00pm | Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 04/08/2024 2:30pm-3:30pm | Eclipse Viewing Party at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 04/08/2024 2:30pm-3:30pm | Eclipse Viewing Party at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
Do you know of any events we missed? Add them in the comments, submit them yourself, or email them to us.
Other Ways to View Eclipses
Below are some resources that were shared during the 2017 eclipse when it was difficult to find eclipse glasses.
The Hands-On Museum shared these instructions from NASA on making a pinhole camera to view the eclipse.
If you have young kids, check out these instructions from Everyday Einstein to improve glasses using a paper plate.
And here’s a Nifty video with instructions on making 2 types of pinhole cameras.
Hello! I just went to Kidopolis and they’re out but expecting another shipment later today or tomorrow. They say to follow them on Facebook to hear about it when it arrives.
I did just get 2 pair from Footprints. However, I”m concerned that they’re not on NASA’s approved vendor list:
https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters
Is there any way to test your glasses to see if they’re the legitimate ones? I heard some companies are selling fake ones that still have the ISO numbers on them.
Unfortunately, you can’t really do the full test yourself. Here’s some tips on checking the glasses:
https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/iso-certification
Footprints sold out of eclipse glasses on Friday, unfortunately.