"Total Solar Eclipse to Plunge Kansas into Darkness"

A total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, 2024, and while Kansas is not in its direct path, residents can still witness around 95% of the event. The eclipse will be visible in northeast Kansas starting around 12:30 p.m. CST, reaching its peak at 1:48 p.m. Protective eye coverings are recommended to avoid eclipse blindness, and the next eclipse visible over the U.S. won't occur until 2029.