Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a total Solar Eclipse, with Fort Myers Beach experiencing 51.8% of its coverage. The Solar Eclipse will begin at 1:43PM and end at 4:12PM. Fort Myers Beach will experience it at its totality at 2:30PM. Please take precautions during this time:
- While enjoying the beach, or participating in outdoor activities, do not look directly at the sun without "Solar Viewing Glasses."
- If you are driving, please pay attention to the road.
- Keep an eye on your pets as they may begin to act different with the sudden change in sunlight. Do not take pets outside during its totality.
The next Total Solar Eclipse will not occur for another 20 years, in 2044! For more information about the Solar Eclipse and other precautions, please visit: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/
To view an interactive map of the Solar Eclipse path, please visit: NASA Eclipse Explorer