The definitive guide in Sapulpa to the April 8th solar eclipse

Micah Choquette// April 7, 2024

Monday’s solar eclipse has attracted more attention than any other recent celestial event. Between all the astronomy enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists, the April 8th solar eclipse is bringing in a lot of money and a lot of opportunity to the cities in the path of the totality.

This solar eclipse photo from 2017 was shot by local photographer Mark Robinson. Mark and his family drove all the way to Nashville, TN to see the eclipse in its totality.

When will it happen?

According to greatamericaneclipse.com, the total solar eclipse will be in Oklahoma beginning at 1:44 pm with the final exit of the Moon’s shadow from the state at 1:51 pm. Through Oklahoma, the speed of the Moon’s shadow will accelerate from about 1680 miles per hour to about 1745 miles per hour.

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