On Monday, April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will pass over Ohio. People within a 124-mile-wide band in the state of Ohio will experience a total solar eclipse. Warren and Hamilton Counties are in the path of partial totality, meaning Loveland will experience a partial eclipse at approximately 3 p.m.
This is the first total solar eclipse in Ohio in more than 200 years. The Ohio Department of Workforce and Development is warning that traffic could be heavy. Likewise, cell service or internet service could be impacted because of the large number of people expected to visit the state.
During the eclipse, the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Even if skies are cloudy, people will still notice a darkening of the sky. Nocturnal wildlife may awaken while non-nocturnal wildlife may think it’s time for bed.
The Loveland Police Department and Loveland-Symmes Fire Department advise you to exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings. The eclipse will occur near the afternoon rush hour, which means drivers and pedestrians may be distracted.
- If you know will be driving the afternoon of April 8, please plan to park if you want to view the eclipse.
- Do not pull off the side of a roadway to view the eclipse as it could impede traffic and is unsafe.
- Do not park on privately owned land (empty lots or farm fields) unless arrangements have been made with the owner of the property.
It's never safe to look directly at the sun's rays, even if the sun is partially obscured. The only safe way to look directly at a partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewers. You can find more information about how to view the eclipse safely at https://ema.ohio.gov/media-publications/ohio-total-solar-eclipse or www.nasa.gov.
Area schools will be closed on April 8 including Loveland City Schools, St. Columban School, and Sycamore Community Schools.
City staff, including City Hall, will report to work as normal on April 8. If you experience an emergency, please contact 911. For non-emergencies, please contact Northeast Dispatch at (513) 677-7000.