Unlocking the Mysteries of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Paragould's Spectacular View
By now you’ve probably heard about the highly anticipated 2024 Total Solar Eclipse that will be sweeping the country in April. With its path of totality stretching over numerous cities in Arkansas, Paragould stands among the fortunate to witness the spectacle firsthand! While many eagerly count down the days, having prepared for years, others have only recently stumbled upon the buzz or haven’t yet grasped the magnitude of this event. Regardless of your familiarity, let’s discover insights into total solar eclipses and uncover the specific events and information tailored to Paragould.
What’s A Total Solar Eclipse Anyway?
According to NASA, a total solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching Earth. During a solar eclipse, the moon casts a shadow on the Earth. As a result, the sky becomes very dark as if it were night. For a total eclipse to occur, the Sun, Moon, and Earth must be in a direct line.
According to NASA, a total solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching Earth. During a solar eclipse, the moon casts a shadow on the Earth. As a result, the sky becomes very dark as if it were night. For a total eclipse to occur, the Sun, Moon, and Earth must be in a direct line.
How Can I See a Total Solar Eclipse?
To see a total solar eclipse, you will need to be in the path of totality. Luckily, Paragould is on that path this year! In Paragould around 12:38PM on April 8th, the partial eclipse of the sun will begin. Around 1:56PM, totality has begun. Totality is around 2 minutes, 47 seconds. There will be darkness around you and there might be a drop in temperature. Animals and insects might think nightfall is here. The next total solar eclipse that will be in Arkansas will be in 2045 and will go northwest to southeast, missing Paragould and Northeast Arkansas.
To see a total solar eclipse, you will need to be in the path of totality. Luckily, Paragould is on that path this year! In Paragould around 12:38PM on April 8th, the partial eclipse of the sun will begin. Around 1:56PM, totality has begun. Totality is around 2 minutes, 47 seconds. There will be darkness around you and there might be a drop in temperature. Animals and insects might think nightfall is here. The next total solar eclipse that will be in Arkansas will be in 2045 and will go northwest to southeast, missing Paragould and Northeast Arkansas.
Where Can I Stay and What Can I Do in Paragould?
We’re glad you asked! There are plenty of places to stay in the weekend leading up to the eclipse. From hotels to parks, you’re sure to find the perfect location for you and your family. You’ll want to hurry though, spaces are limited.
Link: https://www.eclipseontheridge.org/lodging.html
There are plenty of things to do in Paragould while you’re here. Downtown Paragould and the Collins Theatre have a variety of musical performances for you to enjoy. You can also visit Crowley’s Ridge State Park or the Greene County Museum to see the Paragould Meteorite that fell to Earth in 1930.
Link: https://www.eclipseontheridge.org/events.html
To learn more about Paragould, visit DiscoverParagould.org.
We’re glad you asked! There are plenty of places to stay in the weekend leading up to the eclipse. From hotels to parks, you’re sure to find the perfect location for you and your family. You’ll want to hurry though, spaces are limited.
Link: https://www.eclipseontheridge.org/lodging.html
There are plenty of things to do in Paragould while you’re here. Downtown Paragould and the Collins Theatre have a variety of musical performances for you to enjoy. You can also visit Crowley’s Ridge State Park or the Greene County Museum to see the Paragould Meteorite that fell to Earth in 1930.
Link: https://www.eclipseontheridge.org/events.html
To learn more about Paragould, visit DiscoverParagould.org.
We hope you’ll come to Paragould to enjoy the celestial celebration coming the first weekend in April. See you soon!