COLUMBUS, Neb. - If you don't like feel like fighting the thousands on the roadways on Monday to see the total solar eclipse, there's good news: you'll still likely see a phenomenal spectacle.
Many Nebraskans outside the path will embark to places like Grand Island, Beatrice, Kearney and Alliance to view the once in a lifetime event. But with the eclipse occurring on a Monday afternoon, a lot people in Columbus, Omaha and Norfolk, among others will be stuck at home.
UNL Astronomy assistant professor of practice Rebecca Harbison, says because folks in those areas are near the path, they will still see the sky go mostly dark and therefore, will still want eclipse glasses.
"They won't see the sun totally covered, I looked it up and Omaha gets about 99 or 98 percent of the sun covered, so that means they need to keep their eye protection, their eclipse glasses on," says Harbison.
In fact, they may have the chance to view a few other notable objects in the sky during the unique scene.
"They may even see some of the planet Venus and the planet Jupiter, which are going to be the brightest things in the sky, besides the sun," says Harbison.
The eclipse will hit Nebraska beginning at 12:48 p.m. CT and will go from northwest Nebraska to southeast Nebraska, leaving the state near Falls City around 1:07 p.m.
News Channel Nebraska will have full eclipse coverage from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with reporters going live in six locations throughout the state.
Folks in Nebraska Outside of Direct Path of Eclipse Will Still See a Show
