The Great Los Angeles Dimming: How Long Will We Be Shunned by the Sun?
Hey there, fellow sunbathers and conspiracy theorists (don't worry, I won't judge... much), got a question burning a hole in your pocket (hopefully not literally, unsafe eclipse practices and all that)? You're wondering: how long will this whole eclipse thing last in Los Angeles?
Well, buckle up, buttercup, because unlike your tan, this answer isn't going to fade away in a week.
First things first, is there even an eclipse happening right now?
Let's check your cosmic calendar, shall we? Because if it's May 4th, 2024, news flash: you missed the celestial shade party! The partial solar eclipse that graced (or shall we say, partially disgraced) Los Angeles with its presence happened way back on April 8th.
So, how long did it last, this phantom eclipse of yesterdays?
For those of you who like things short and sweet: about two and a half hours. Not exactly a blink-and-you-miss-it situation, but definitely not enough time for a full moon tan (although, please, don't even try!).
But wait, there's more!
For those who crave the thrilling details, here's the breakdown:
- The drama began: a cool 10:06 AM PDT, the moon started its slow creep across the sun, like a celestial photobomber.
- Peak Dimness: Around 11:12 AM PDT, the moon reached its prime position, blocking a whopping 57% of the sun's diameter. That's like turning your sunglasses down to "chill mode."
- The Farewell: By 12:22 PM PDT, the moon sashayed away, and the sun was back to its usual blinding glory.
Moral of the story? Keep your eyes peeled (safely, with proper eclipse glasses of course) for the next celestial showdown!
In the meantime, channel your inner sunbeam and radiate positivity. Unless, of course, it's past May 4th, then sunscreen is your friend.
