ORLANDO, Fla. – While Central Florida isn’t in totality for the upcoming solar eclipse, there are still some really cool things to observe.
First and foremost, about 65% of the sun will be blocked by the moon if you are viewing the event from Central Florida.
Here’s what will happen:
- As the moon moves in front of the sun, you’ll notice the sky turn slightly darker.
- With the interruption of solar heating, you will feel the temperature drop a few degrees during the eclipse and then rebound when the sun emerges from behind the moon. Keep a thermometer nearby and watch this happen in real time.
- If there are puffy cumulus clouds around during the eclipse, you will notice them disappear with the loss of solar heating.
- If you don’t have approved eclipse glasses or a solar projector, use nature. Stand near a tree and the leaves will act as a pinhole camera and project the eclipse onto the ground.
You can also use a colander from your kitchen to create the same phenomenon.
Enjoy the view!