Experience the Solar Eclipse in Dayton

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Dayton, Ohio was in the path of totality for the 2024 Great North American Eclipse, on Monday, April 8, experiencing 2 minutes and 43 seconds of total darkness, beginning at 3:09 p.m.

When the moon passes directly in front of the sun, creating a total solar eclipse, it is a truly awe-inspiring sight! The sky darkens, stars and planets become visible, and the sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, is revealed. This rare celestial rendezvous will leave you speechless.

The Great North American Eclipse will be a celestial spectacle stretching from Mexico to Canada, and passing through 14 states in the U.S. While most of the country will experience some degree of darkness, the path of totality (the time that the sun is entirely blocked by the moon) will cross multiple states, beginning in southern Texas and arching across Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, and Vermont (along with portions of neighboring states). 

Make Your Eclipse Plans

USA TODAY named Dayton one of the 12 best places in the country to see the eclipse! Conveniently located just minutes south of the Interstate 70/Interstate 75 interchange, Dayton is easily accessible from many parts of the country.

Where to See the Eclipse in Dayton

Destination Dayton is planning for a variety of events and activities surrounding the eclipse, and the grounds of the free National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ will serve as a primary viewing location for the eclipse in the Dayton area! The museum offers ample free parking and viewing space, as well as access to the museum’s world-renowned collection, featuring 19 indoor acres of exhibits and more than 360 aerospace vehicles! Click the image below for more information about everything they have planned for the eclipse.

Watch here and on our social media channels for updates and more information about events, things to do, and places to stay. You can also read more about planning for the eclipse at our Discover Dayton Blog. Come early and stay after - Dayton has many things to do and attractions to see!

Make your reservations early, as area hotels are filling fast. Follow the link below to learn about special eclipse packages at area hotels.

View a complete list of Montgomery County hotels here.

Be sure to take the opportunity to witness this natural phenomenon. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will never forget! Make plans to join us in Dayton for the 2024 Great North American Eclipse. Be part of history and witness the magic of the cosmos!