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NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough

Total solar eclipse visibility in Florida delayed until 2045

Florida residents will not be able to view a total solar eclipse until the year 2045. While a total solar eclipse is occurring this Wednesday, the path of totality will not include Florida.

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Why It Matters

Residents in Florida will not experience the event occurring on Wednesday, with the next opportunity for the state to witness such an event not arriving until 2045.

Key Facts

  • A total solar eclipse is occurring on Wednesday.
  • Florida is not in the path of totality for the Wednesday eclipse.
  • The next total solar eclipse visible from Florida is projected to occur in 2045.

Who's Mentioned

organizationWMNF 88.5 FM“The news outlet reporting the information.”locationFlorida“The primary geographic area discussed regarding visibility of celestial events.”organizationNASA“Source of information regarding solar eclipse mechanics and visibility.”