See The Eclipse - Lima/Allen County, Ohio

04/08/2024

04/07/2024

☀️🌑☀️ TIMING OF TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE IN LIMA ☀️🌑☀️

Are you ready, Lima?!?!?!?!?!? By my 18038024850924375023487 exclamation points and question marks, you can tell that I AM READY for the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday!!!

To help you know the timing of the eclipse better locally in the city of Lima (know these times are different slightly with each local town and city), the partial eclipse stage begins at exactly 1:54:53 PM. At this exact time, Lima will enter the penumbra. At 3:09:49 PM, totality begins in Lima, and we enter the umbra. The maximum eclipse occurs at 3:11:45 PM. Totality ends at 3:13:41 PM. This leads to a total totality duration of 3 minutes, 52 seconds for the city of Lima! At 3:13:41 PM, we enter the penumbra again and experience a partial solar eclipse until 4:26:03 PM when the partial eclipse ends. There are some important reminders to keep in mind:

- You MUST wear specially designed solar eclipse glasses at ALL TIMES during the partial eclipse stages.
- The ONLY SAFE TIME to take off your solar eclipse glasses is during totality.
- Don't be alarmed if the temperatures start to cool off during the eclipse: that is expected as the sun's radiation decreases heading toward totality!
- Please follow ALL local and state guidelines when it comes to driving and parking.
- Allow extra time to travel over the next few days. There will be higher-than-normal traffic due to tourists visiting the region.
- Pack some supplies in your car including food, water, batteries, first-aid kit (like a normal weather emergency survival kit). First responders may take longer than normal to respond if there are high amounts of people in the area.
- Please pack some patience and remember: don't forget to be friendly!

Enjoy, Lima! This is one day to remember!
- Meteorologist Conner Prince

04/04/2024

Stop by a TopMark Federal Credit Union branch for your Eclipse glasses while they last!

1045 N. West St. in Lima
2301 Allentown Rd. in Lima
609 E. Main St. in Cridersville

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - We are 5 days away from the total solar eclipse passing over our area, and local eye doctors want to make sure you have the right

04/03/2024

Here's a few tips if you plan on traveling on Monday, April 8th. If you know someone traveling for the eclipse be sure to share this with them. Stay safe, Allen County!

More information on preparing for the eclipse can be found here: bit.ly/3vukl9F

04/03/2024

Yes! Quick As A Wink Printing has your eclipse glasses. They are only $5 and 50% of the sales will be donated to local charities. Don't miss a minute of this once-in-a-lifetime event. Stop by Quick As A Wink Printing today and pick up your eclipse glasses!

04/01/2024

+++ 15 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED +++
April 6th, 5:00-8:00pm time slot for the Solar Smash Bash.

Please complete the following form if you would like to volunteer for the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce at this Saturday's event -> https://bit.ly/3vKHX9T

+++ 15 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED +++
April 6th, 5:00-8:00pm time slot for the Solar Smash Bash.

Please complete the following form if you would like to volunteer for the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce at this Saturday's event -> https://bit.ly/3vKHX9T

04/01/2024

"Stars shine path for 105-year-old amateur astronomer to witness total solar eclipse for 13th time"

More than a century ago, while standing on his parent's farmland, a young LaVerne Biser was captivated by the sight of the Milky Way for the first time. That love for he stars has turned into a lifetime of eclipse chasing.

03/27/2024

Eclipse Talk - this evening at 6:30pm
Lima Astronomical Society and Lima Public Library

The Lima Astronomical Society will be presenting a program on the Total Solar Eclipse at the Lima Public Library auditorium Wednesday March 27th, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Come find out about this "once in a lifetime event" and have all your questions answered.

03/27/2024

The moon's shadow will be moving at 2,100 miles per hour on April 8th 🌒☀️😳

03/26/2024

Interactive Google Map lets you click along the eclipse path to get exact times and information for your viewing experience coming up on April 8th.
http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2024_GoogleMapFull.html

03/26/2024

Solar Smash Bash

03/22/2024

Grab your complimentary eclipse glasses at The State Bank and Trust Company

Stop into any State Bank office today to receive a complimentary pair of solar eclipse glasses, while supplies last (no purchase necessary, limit 4 per household). To find an office near you, go to: https://tinyurl.com/35fn8ere
Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

03/22/2024

☀️🌘🌎 T-20 days until the total solar eclipse on April 8th! During a solar eclipse, we can observe changes in the weather on Earth in the eclipse's path. Temperatures can drop, cloud cover can decrease, relative humidity can increase, and winds can decrease.

03/20/2024

Specific times for the Total Solar Eclipse (including Lima) from our provider, US National Weather Service Northern Indiana.

When can you expect it to start getting dark? When will totality begin, peak, and end? NOTE: Fort Wayne will not experience 100% totality.

03/20/2024

ArtSpace/Lima is hosting an eclipse viewing party on the top floor of the downtown parking garage, April 8th from 12:00-5:00pm! See their post below for more details.

The big announcement is here! ArtSpace is having the coolest event on the day of the eclipse - Monday, April 8th - Rooftop viewing on the top floor of the downtown parking garage! We'll have the best, unobstructed view AND have great music by Brother Believe Me, a dinner by Bean City Chicken, and eclipse glasses all included in your ticket price of $20! Just bring your chair. We'll be 'Dancing in the Moonlight' - call for your presale ticket today! 419-222-1721

03/14/2024

👀Look what's new! Billboards are up! We want our residents and visitors to know where to tune in for the most up-to-date information!

Preparing for the April 8th eclipse is a huge community effort. We'd like to thank our local media partners for their commitment to our communities! They've been vital in relaying information thus far and have pledged to continue their efforts on April 8th. Tune in to these local medias for LIVE updates on traffic and other items all day on April 8th.

Your Hometown Stations - Lima Ohio | Woof Boom Radio Lima | iHeartRadio

03/14/2024

The governor signed Executive Order 2024-04D.

03/12/2024

Excited to see Quick as a Wink Printing becoming a vendor at the Solar Smash Bash! They will be selling Eclipse merchandise and glasses, with 50% of proceeds GOING TO CHARITY!!!

FREE event from 3:00-7:00pm on Saturday, April 6th at the Greater Lima Region Park & Ampitheater (128 E. Spring St.) in Lima.

Details on website: https://www.seetheeclipse.org/event/solar-smash-bash/
View Facebook Event:
Direct Energy @ Solar Smash Bash Sponsored by Nutrien

03/11/2024

From landowner liability, to managing risk, to hosting sightseers on your farm, get valuable resources to prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse from Ohio Farm Bureau, OFBF Select Partner the Douce Agency, LLC - Nationwide Insurance and The Ohio State University. Learn more at ofb.ag/eclipse

03/08/2024

One way to get your glasses locally is at the Lima Mall, by stopping by Lima Astronomical Society's booth on Saturday or Sunday!

Commemorative SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES are $4.00 per pair or 3 pairs for $10.00.

ECLIPSE GLASSES ARE GETTING SCARSE. BEST TO GET THEM NOW.

ECLIPSE GLASSES SALES will be at the Lima Mall center section every Saturday and Sunday during normal mall hours through the end of March. Schoonover Observatory is currently closed for construction.

Commemorative SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES are $4.00 per pair or 3 pairs for $10.00.

Our eclipse glasses are totally certified and custom-made for the Lima Astronomical Society. We can provide any number of eclipse glasses you might need. This is a major fundraiser for the LAS.

Eclipse glasses can also be purchased at The Meeting Place on Market, Advantage Cleaners on Cable Rd, Independent Physical Medicine on W. Elm, Alter Ego on Main, Pea of Sweetness on Main, Outskirts Brewery on Cable Court, Whippy Dip on Reservior Rd, Pool and Spa Mart in Cridersville, Nana's Country Creations in Findlay, Tabler's Carry Out in Columbus Grove, or Wibby's Sports Bar and Grille in Kalida during normal business hours.

Any business that would like to help us sell eclipse glasses, please contact us at [email protected] as it will bring in more foot traffic to your business.

03/08/2024

Great article on photographing the Total Solar Eclipse!

Get your shot this time. The next total solar eclipse in North America will not be until 2045.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. It will be visible in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. If you want to take the best possible photos of a solar eclipse, this is the perfect time to learn! In 2019, Erez Marom and I travelled to Argentina to photograph a total so...

03/06/2024

--------------------FREE ADMISSION--------------------
Saturday, April 6 | 3:00-7:00PM | Greater Lima Region Park & Ampitheater | 128 E. Spring St.

Concert (Direct Energy), food trucks, cash bar, exhibits, merchandise, astronomy displays, Lima Astronomical Society, kid’s zone & MORE!!!

Thanks to our sponsors: Nutrien | Quick Shot Photo Booth | Rudolph Foods | Superior Credit Union | The Lima News | Woof Boom Radio Lima | West Ohio CAP | J. Alexander Roofing | Allied Environmental Services | Ohio Northern University | Otterbein SeniorLife | PERRY proTECH | Sign Solutions of Ohio

03/04/2024

Preview the entire path of totality for the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse by watching this video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOpYoO_SK7o

Lima will experience totality for 3 minutes and 52 seconds, lasting from 3:09pm (and 49 seconds) to 3:13pm (and 41 seconds).

03/01/2024

Submit your eclipse questions through EOD March 6 on www.seetheeclipse.org - to be answered on a March 7 (1:30pm) Q&A livestream that will be available on the following pages: Allen County EMA - Allen County (OH) Sheriff's Office - City of Lima, OH - Government - Your Hometown Stations - Lima Ohio - Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce.

02/28/2024