2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Ohio
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Lake County, Ohio, will be going dark…in a good way! A Total Solar Eclipse is coming to North America, and Lake County is in the direct path of totality for this extremely rare event that you won’t want to miss. Beginning around 3:14 PM, the sun will be completely blocked by the moon, which will lead to four minutes of darkness and an amazing 360-degree “sunset.”
When a total solar eclipse happened in the United States in 2017, cities from Oregon to South Carolina welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to their communities for this remarkable celestial event. With Lake County being in the center of the path of totality, we expect visitors from far and wide to come to the area to experience this phenomenon.
In preparation for this once-in-a-lifetime event in northeast Ohio, the Lake County Visitors Bureau is putting together details on an Eclipse Events Grant Program to support members and communities who plan events between Friday, April 5, 2024, and Monday, April 8, 2024. We are encouraging visitors to come to Lake County early to spend the weekend with us, where they can experience our great lake, wineries, attractions, restaurants, and local retailers in advance of the Total Eclipse on Monday. More details on the grant program to follow soon.
The Path of Totality
Locations near the center of the path will experience a longer duration for the total eclipse, with the duration becoming shorter the further away you are located, and lastly areas outside the boundary lines will not experience a total eclipse and only have a partial eclipse. Use the table to find out which areas and times the eclipse will happen!
To determine the precise start time, end time, and duration of totality for your exact location on eclipse day, use the interactive Google eclipse maps developed by Xavier Jubier.
| City | Total Eclipse Times | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Twp | 3:14:30 PM | 3 Min 46 Sec |
| Eastlake | 3:14:11 PM | 3 Min 49 Sec |
| Fairport Harbor | 3:14:29 PM | 3 Min 50 Sec |
| Kirtland | 3:14:19 PM | 3 Min 47 Sec |
| Madison | 3:14:50 PM | 3 Min 46 Sec |
| Mentor | 3:14:21 PM | 3 Min 48 Sec |
| Painesville | 3:14:31 PM | 3 Min 48 Sec |
| Painesville Twp | 3:14:41 PM | 3 Min 49 Sec |
| Wickliffe | 3:14:10 PM | 3 Min 48 Sec |
| Willoughby | 3:14:15 PM | 3 Min 48 Sec |
| Willoughby Hills | 3:14:11 PM | 3 Min 47 Sec |
| Willowick | 3:14:09 PM | 3 Min 49 Sec |
Lake County Eclipse Grants
The Lake County Visitors Bureau is proud to announce our Solar Eclipse Grant Program, which will support our members who are planning events around the Total Solar Eclipse this April. Applicants must be a current member of the Visitors Bureau to be eligible to apply for and receive a grant.
The maximum grant available is $1,000, and only multi-day events are eligible for grants of $1,000. An event taking place only on the day of the Eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, is eligible for a grant of up to $500. A dollar-for-dollar (1:1) match is required by grant recipients.
The deadline for applying for these grants is Thursday, February 29.
Come Early, Stay Late
2024 Solar Eclipse Weekend Events
Do you have an event specifically geared toward the 2024 Total Eclipse?
Awesome! We would love to share, simply fill out this form, and a member of our team will get back to you if additional information is needed!