Marion, Ohio will be in viewing path for two upcoming solar eclipses! Below is some information you should know and links to various resources. 

October 14, 2023 Annular Eclipse
Begins: 11:45 AM
Maximum coverage: 1:06 PM (49%)
Ends: 2:29 PM
Never safe to remove goggles during this eclipse viewed from Marion, Ohio. 

April 8, 2024 Total Eclipse
Begins: 1:56 PM
TOTAL coverage: 3:11:14 PM to 3:14:49 PM (Goggles can be taken off during this period only!)
Ends: 4:27 PM

Sources: https://nationaleclipse.com/maps.html and https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/ 

Library Programs and Information

• Great American Eclipse Show by Whiz Bang Science: Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
• Armstrong Air & Space Museum - Eclipse 2024: Don't Burn Your Eyes Out!: Monday, March 4 @ 5:30 PM
• The Eclipse is Coming -Family Fun Night: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 @ 5:30 PM

Local Resources

• Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - Information on where to stay and things to do in Marion.
• Marion County Emergency Management Agency - Coordinates countywide emergency and disaster planning, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
  • (740) 223-4142

State Resources

• Ohio Emergency Management - Information on where to stay and view the eclipse in Ohio, and how to view it safely.
• The information from the Ohio Emergency Management Association for preparations: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=VisitUvalde&f=OHIO_PLANNING_GUIDANCE.pdf 

National & Other Resources:

• American Astronomical Society - Information regarding the eclipses in October 2023 and April 2024.
• Great American Eclipse - Information regarding the eclipses in October 2023 and April 2024.
• NASA Science Space Place - A great website for kids to learn more about the eclipses.
• Road Atlas for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024