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Nature’s rarest celestial wonder. You owe it to yourself to experience it once in your lifetime. Total solar eclipses are indeed rare and awe-inspiring events. It’s fascinating to know that the last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806, and the next one after April will be in 2099. This long gap between total solar eclipses makes each occurrence a special and unique experience for those who get to witness it. Only 21 total solar eclipses have crossed the lower 48 states in the entire existence of the United States. On April 8, 2024 “totality” as it is referred to, will enter Ohio around 3:00 p.m. in the southwest corner of the state and will exit the northeast corner around 3:10 p.m. During that time, those in the path of the total solar eclipse will be cast into darkness. All of Sandusky County will be in the area of totality. Sandusky County will experience 3 minutes 38 seconds of darkness while central and southeast Ohio will experience only seconds of totality or no totality at all. Make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime event and make the drive to Sandusky County. Make it a long weekend, with many eclipse themed events, featuring live music, food and more. You will return home with nothing but memories of good times and nature’s greatest celestial gift. Plan your visit and register for camping and events at: www.sanduskycounty.org/ eclipse. -48- | ExtendedWeekendGetaways ~ February, 2024
