Don't Freak Out, But There Might Be a Bite Out of the Sun in LA (Unless You Missed It...)
Hey there, sun worshippers and conspiracy theorists alike! Ever wondered what it'd be like to see the sun with a mysterious chunk missing? Well, guess what? Los Angeles was treated to this celestial spectacle... back in April (cue dramatic music).
That's right, folks. You might have missed the partial solar eclipse that graced (or shall we say, partially disgraced) the skies of LA on April 8th, 2024. Don't worry, we get it. Between dodging those rogue avocado toasts and battling freeway traffic, it's easy to miss a little thing like the Earth's moon taking a nibble out of the sun.
But Seriously, What Time Was This Whole Sun-Eating Business?
Alright, alright, for those of you who crave knowledge (or maybe just weren't in LA in April), the partial solar eclipse began at 10:06 AM PDT. The big moment, when the moon took its most dramatic bite, happened at 11:12 AM PDT. By 12:22 PM PDT, everything was back to normal, and the sun was whole again (except for a little hurt ego, maybe).
So, What Did I Miss?
Well, unless you have special eclipse-viewing glasses (because safety first, people!), you didn't miss much... from a visual standpoint. But hey, you missed out on some bragging rights! You can't exactly tell your friends you witnessed a solar eclipse every day.
But Fear Not, Future Forecasters!
Don't fret, future eclipse enthusiasts! While there aren't any more solar eclipses on the calendar for LA in 2024, there are always more celestial shenanigans to come. Keep an eye out for astronomy websites and apps to stay updated on the next time the moon decides to play Pac-Man with the sun (hopefully with a bit more notice next time).
In the meantime, channel your inner sun-gazer by hitting the beach and soaking up some safe rays. Just remember the sunscreen, folks! We don't want any eclipses of your tan.
