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The April 8 solar eclipse is here. How to watch in North Jersey

Turn around, (and cover your) bright eyes — eclipse day is officially here in North Jersey.

By 2:09 p.m. Monday, the Garden State will begin its descent into eerie, daytime darkness, with 90% of the sun being covered in our area by 3:24 p.m.

If you want to see 100% of the sun covered, though? Hopefully you're reading this article early; because you'll need to hop in the car and get to upstate New York or Pennsylvania pronto.

But if you're Gen Z, don't worry about it. The next total eclipse in New Jersey is forecast for May 2079, so — as long as your nursing home has buses — you can totally get to the Catskills on time for that one.

Saving 2079 for 2079, however, here's how you can watch the solar eclipse in North Jersey this afternoon, April 8:

What time is the solar eclipse in North Jersey?

According to USA TODAY (which compiled a database of the best times to view the eclipse based on ZIP code), the partial eclipse will begin in North Jersey at 2:09 p.m., with peak coverage occurring at 3:24 pm.

Where can I watch the eclipse (in person) in New Jersey?

Unfortunately for those of us here in North Jersey, you'll have to travel out of state  to get the best view of the eclipse . Most Americans will get a glimpse, but the Garden State is at least a four- to five-hour drive from areas of upstate New York and northwest Pennsylvania that will be in the path of totality, which will stretch in the U.S. from Texas into Maine.

In New Jersey, then, we recommend driving to the most northwestern part of the state, as that area will be closest to the action. High Point State Park , in Sussex County, would make a great viewing spot.

Where can I watch the full eclipse (online)?

If you prefer not to watch outside (or would like a view of the full eclipse without having to suffer through a flight on JetBlue), USA TODAY will be livestreaming the eclipse on YouTube.

How will the weather be during the eclipse?

According to top weather outlets, North Jersey will have "pretty good to great" conditions for viewing this afternoon.

The Weather Channel and Weather Underground both are forecasting “partly cloudy” skies, with a high of 65 degrees.

What will the eclipse look like?

Though our state will not offer a full eclipse, North Jersey will still be able to see 90% to 95% of the sun being covered, which is pretty darn close.

Kris Kootale, a board member and trustee with the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, said the blockage will make for a "very interesting visual spectacle," with only a small, crescent sliver of sunlight still visible as the moon passes in front of the star.

We'll also get more blockage than South Jersey, which is forecast to have only 85% to 90% of the sun covered — just another reason, beyond Taylor ham, Star Tavern and hot dogs all-the-way, why North Jersey is the king of the state.

Do I need eclipse glasses?

Though about 90% of the sun will be covered in our area, that's still enough light to do serious damage to your eyes, so yes, you will need protective eyewear .

Get solar eclipse glasses at department stores like Target or Walmart, or for free at many libraries and science museums.

NOTE: Regular sunglasses will not supply adequate protection from the eclipse.

Where can I find solar eclipse 'watch parties' in North Jersey?

Don't want to watch the eclipse alone? No problem. Many local organizations are offering watch parties where you can view the occurrence with like-minded enthusiasts.

One such event is  The Great Eclipse at Liberty Science Center  in Jersey City. Throughout the day, the center will give out free solar viewing glasses and host various eclipse-themed activities, including a telescope viewing, a live webcast, shows in the planetarium, hands-on astronomy activities and more.

Another option is the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey's Total Solar Eclipse Event in Hope, where astronomy lovers are invited — from 1 to 6 p.m. — to watch the eclipse with other space junkies. Glasses, of course, will be provided.

A few schools, such as Rockaway Valley in Boonton Township, which even bought a telescope for the event, will also be hosting watch parties to ensure that their students observe the eclipse safely.

Visit a business that is offering eclipse deals — like Beenie's Ice Cream , which is serving black cocoa waffle cones with edible stardust for the occasion — at the time of the crossing, and you're sure to find fellow viewers.

How long will the eclipse last?

The April, 8 solar eclipse will end around 4:35 p.m.

Kara VanDooijeweert is a food and news writer for NorthJersey.com and The Record. If you can't find her in Jersey's best restaurants, she's probably off running a race course in the mountains. Catch her on Instagram:  @karanicolev  &  @northjerseyeats , and sign up for her  North Jersey Eats newsletter .

When and where the solar eclipse will be crossing the U.S.

A total solar eclipse will grace the skies over North America on Monday, one of the most hotly anticipated sky-watching events in recent years.

Weather permitting , millions of people in Mexico, 15 U.S. states and eastern Canada will have the chance to see the moon slip between Earth and sun, temporarily blocking the sun’s light .

The total solar eclipse will be visible along a “path of totality” that measures more than 100 miles wide and extends across the continent. Along that path, the moon will fully obscure the sun, causing afternoon skies to darken for a few minutes.

Follow live updates on the solar eclipse

In all other parts of the continental U.S., a partial solar eclipse will be visible, with the moon appearing to take a bite out of the sun. Exactly how big a bite depends on the location.

The first spot in North America that will experience totality on Monday is on Mexico’s Pacific coast at around 11:07 a.m. PT, according to NASA .

After moving northeast across Mexico, the eclipse’s path travels through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Slivers of Michigan and Tennessee will also be able to witness totality if conditions are clear.

In Canada, the eclipse will be visible in parts of southern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton, at the eastern end of Nova Scotia.

The timing of the eclipse and the duration of totality varies by location. Most places will experience around 2 minutes of darkness, but the longest periods of totality are typically in the center of the eclipse’s path.

This year, the longest stretch of totality will last 4 minutes and 28 seconds in an area northwest of Torreón, Mexico.

Below is a list of timings for some U.S. cities along the path of totality, according to NASA .

• Dallas: Partial eclipse begins at 12:23 p.m. CT and totality at 1:40 p.m. CT.
• Idabel, Oklahoma: Partial eclipse begins at 12:28 p.m. CT and totality at 1:45 p.m. CT.
• Little Rock, Arkansas: Partial eclipse begins at 12:33 p.m. CT and totality at 1:51 p.m. CT.
• Poplar Bluff, Missouri: Partial eclipse begins at 12:39 p.m. CT and totality at 1:56 p.m. CT.
• Paducah, Kentucky: Partial eclipse begins at 12:42 p.m. CT and totality at 2:00 p.m. CT.
• Carbondale, Illinois: Partial eclipse begins at 12:42 p.m. CT and totality at 1:59 p.m. CT.
• Evansville, Indiana: Partial eclipse begins at 12:45 p.m. CT and totality at 2:02 p.m. CT.
• Cleveland: Partial eclipse begins at 1:59 p.m. ET and totality at 3:13 p.m.
• Erie, Pennsylvania: Partial eclipse begins at 2:02 p.m. ET and totality at 3:16 p.m. ET.
• Buffalo, New York: Partial eclipse begins at 2:04 p.m. ET and totality at 3:18 p.m.
• Burlington, Vermont: Partial eclipse begins at 2:14 p.m. ET and totality at 3:26 p.m. ET.
• Lancaster, New Hampshire: Partial eclipse begins at 2:16 p.m. ET and totality at 3:27 p.m.
• Caribou, Maine: Partial eclipse begins at 2:22 p.m. ET and totality at 3:32 p.m. ET.

Other resources can also help you figure out when the various phases of the eclipse will be visible where you live, including NationalEclipse.com and TimeandDate.com .

If you plan to watch the celestial event, remember that it’s never safe to look directly at the sun, including through binoculars, telescopes or camera lenses. Special eclipse glasses are required to safely view solar eclipses and prevent permanent eye damage.

Denise Chow is a reporter for NBC News Science focused on general science and climate change.