The April 8, 2024, solar eclipse will be a partial eclipse in Charlotte. Approximately 80% of the sun will be obscured by the moon for a few minutes. Learn all about the solar eclipse, including what it will look like in Charlotte.
There will be many solar eclipse viewing parties in the Charlotte area, for those who would like to experience this rare phenomenon with the community.
You’ll need eclipse viewing glasses to safely look at the sun during the eclipse. Some of these events will have glasses available, but if you want to make sure, here’s a list of where to buy solar eclipse glasses.
Also, learn how to make a pinhole eclipse viewer out of a cereal box. A viewer like this allows you to indirectly see the eclipse.