Unfortunately, the maps of the area were so poor that he found himself just outside the path of totality-a misfortune for which he could hardly be blamed!Īccurate observations of solar eclipses in the 19th century were sparse until the solar eclipse of July 18, 1860.
Professor Williams traveled to what is now Penobscot Bay in Maine, where the British naval officer in charge of the area allowed him to land long enough to make his observations. In 1780, Harvard College commissioned the Reverend Samuel Williams, Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, to observe the total solar eclipse predicted for October 27, 1780, although the Colonies were still at war with Great Britain. In, where it was total, I understand only the beginning was seen.” Jefferson went on to humbly request that Rittenhouse send him a more accurate timepiece-one designed to be “for astronomical purposes only.”ĭavid Rittenhouse. Thomas Jefferson, who was in Virginia at the time of the eclipse, wrote in a letter to Rittenhouse that “ were much disappointed in Virginia generally on the day of the great eclipse, which proved to be cloudy. There, it was observed by prominent astronomer David Rittenhouse, whose comments on the eclipse were published in one of the first volumes of the American Philosophical Society’s memoirs. The total solar eclipse of June 24, 1778, began in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and swept eastward, passing close to Philadelphia. Advertisement Total Solar Eclipses through U.S. History Prior to the pandemic, Cleveland hosted 19.6 million visits annually, with the County experiencing annual visitation increases that surpassed the domestic travel growth rate for nine consecutive years. In 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic reduced visitation by 30 percent, with 13.8 million visits occurring. This private, non-profit organization's mission is to drive economic impact and stimulate community vitality for Greater Cleveland through leisure and business travel. The August 2017 total solar eclipse was witnessed by millions of people from coast to coast, and the 2024 event is anticipated to have an even larger draw as more people are now familiar with the thrill of experiencing the celestial event.ĪBOUT DESTINATION CLEVELAND: Destination Cleveland is Cleveland's destination marketing and management organization. The hub will expand to include details for local celebrations and viewing events.
The solar eclipse will come on the heels of Cleveland hosting the 2024 NCAA Women's Final Four, April 5 & 7, making it an incredible weekend of events that will bring new visitors to The Land.Īs travelers consider plans for the event, Destination Cleveland, NASA Glenn and Great Lakes Science Center have launched an online hub featuring a countdown clock, information on the path of totality and an email sign-up for information as it becomes available. With unobstructed views over Lake Erie or in the acres of greenspace throughout the area and special programming from local science institutions – including NASA's Glenn Research Center and Great Lakes Science Center – Cleveland is an ideal location to witness the celestial event.
The eclipse will last just under four minutes in Cleveland, which is one of the longest durations for major cities in the path. Let the countdown begin! In just two years – on Ap– the Cleveland area will be in the path of totality for a solar eclipse, making the region a prime viewing location.
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