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2024 Total Solar Eclipse
in Ohio

Get ready for a blackout you will never forget! On April 8, 2024, the moon will completely block out the sun for a rare total solar eclipse. Due to our global position directly in the path of totality, our communities in and around Shores & Islands Ohio will enjoy incredible, unobstructed viewing times of approximately four minutes—one of the longest durations in the entire region! The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806. The next total solar eclipse in Ohio will be in the year 2099.

The eclipse might be over in a flash, but the celebrations, viewing parties and events throughout our area will last for days…and the memories will last a lifetime. Don’t be left in the dark, book your stay today!!

Sandusky voted for the Top 7 Places to view the Total Solar Eclipse! - OutsideOnline.com

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Solar Eclipse

Wondering where in the world you can see a “totally” awesome view of the eclipse in all its (longer-lasting) glory? Not to throw shade at other areas, but we think we’re perfectly positioned to give a good long look at this out-of-this-world event, with our locations here, directly in the “Path of Totality.”

Use the interactive Google eclipse maps developed by Xavier Jubier to plot out the precise start time, end time, and duration of totality by exact location on eclipse day. Then pick YOUR ideal location and reserve your place today.

City	Totality Start	Duration*
Bay View	3:12:15 PM EDT	3:40
Berlin Heights	3:12:30 PM EDT	3:54
Birmingham	3:12:41 PM EDT	3:53
Castalia	3:12:11 PM EDT	3:46
Catawba	3:12:24 PM EDT	3:29
Cleveland	3:13:46 PM EDT	3:48
Elmore	3:11:50 PM EDT	3:12
Fremont	3:11:46 PM EDT	3:38
Genoa	3:11:54 PM EDT	2:58
Huron	3:12:29 PM EDT	3:52
Kelleys Island	3:12:35 PM EDT	3:31
Lakeside	3:12:26 PM EDT	3:36
Lorain	3:13:01 PM EDT	3:52
Marblehead	3:12:28 PM EDT	3:37
Middle Bass	3:12:38 PM EDT	3:13
Milan	3:12:19 PM EDT	3:54
North Bass	3:12:42 PM EDT	3:07
Norwalk	3:12:16 PM EDT	3:54
Oak Harbor	3:12:01 PM EDT	3:17
Port Clinton	3:12:12 PM EDT	3:30
Put-in-Bay	3:12:34 PM EDT	3:18
Sandusky	3:12:21 PM EDT	3:45
Toledo	3:12:17 PM EDT	1:53
Vermilion	3:12:45 PM EDT	3:53

* "Duration" refers to the duration of totality and is expressed in minutes and seconds

Out-of-this-World Events

2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Ohio

Shoot for the moon and experience one of the many public events, festivals, and viewing parties celebrating the 2024 total solar eclipse across our communities. From Sandusky to Port Clinton to Put-in-Bay, we’re hosting parties that will last long after the shades have come off.

Keep checking for a more comprehensive list as we get closer to the eclipse. But don’t wait for the planets to align, make your reservations at one of our area hotels today and make sure you don’t miss a moment of the fun!

Shores & Islands Ohio has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of information in the events calendar. We recommend contacting the event venue or organizer for details on the current status of the event.

Are you hosting a public event not listed here? Submit your event here!

Book Your Stay Today

Ensure You’re Here to Experience it All!

We’re bringing new meaning to “room with a view.” Stay at one of our area hotels or lodging accommodations and ensure you and yours are right where you’ll get the best view of the eclipse…and access to the many activities and events surrounding it. Rooms are filling up fast. Make your reservations today!