(This is an archived page about the total solar eclipse that occurred on April 8, 2024. For information on future eclipses, please see our Upcoming Eclipse Maps page.)
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will occur in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The 2024 eclipse misses any major population centers in its journey through the southeastern corner of Missouri, making Cape Girardeau, population 40,000, the largest city with a ticket to the totality party in the state. The city is located very close to the eclipse centerline, with the duration of totality breaking the 4-minute mark at about 4 minutes and 6 seconds in the downtown area. Cape Girardeau was also in the path of the historic 2017 total solar eclipse, but with a totality duration that clocked in at less than 2 minutes back then, the 2024 edition promises to delight the city for over twice as long. Below, we've provided key details about the eclipse in Cape Girardeau for locals and visitors planning on viewing the eclipse from that city.
| Start of Partial Eclipse | 12:41:55 PM CDT |
| Start of Total Eclipse | 1:58:22 PM CDT |
| Maximum Eclipse | 2:00:25 PM CDT |
| End of Total Eclipse | 2:02:27 PM CDT |
| End of Partial Eclipse | 3:17:30 PM CDT |
| Duration of Totality | 4 min, 6 sec |
| Alt / Azi at Maximum | +57.3° / 208.7° |
Eclipse data courtesy of Fred Espenak, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, from eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov. Note that this data is approximate and doesn't take into account variations in lunar limb geography.
TOP| Year | Low | High | Sky* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45° F | 70° F | Sun |
| 2022 | 39° F | 45° F | Sun & Clouds |
| 2021 | 52° F | 63° F | Overcast |
| 2020 | 63° F | 82° F | Sun & Clouds |
| 2019 | 57° F | 77° F | Overcast |
* "Sky" refers to the general sky conditions that were observed for the indicated year at or near the time of day that totality will occur locally during the 2024 eclipse. It's recommended that eclipse chasers plan to stay mobile in the event that poor weather threatens visibility on April 8, 2024.
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CURRENT WEATHER IN CAPE GIRARDEAU
For an interactive map of the path of totality in Cape Girardeau, use the interactive Google eclipse maps developed by Xavier Jubier.
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| Location | Totality Start | Duration* |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | 1:58:16 PM CDT | 4:08 |
| Lazy L Safari Park | 1:58:17 PM CDT | 4:09 |
| Arena Park | 1:58:18 PM CDT | 4:07 |
| Fort D Historic Site | 1:58:20 PM CDT | 4:05 |
| Crisp Museum | 1:58:21 PM CDT | 4:05 |
| Discovery Playhouse | 1:58:21 PM CDT | 4:06 |
| The Glenn House | 1:58:21 PM CDT | 4:05 |
| Houck Stadium | 1:58:21 PM CDT | 4:06 |
| Old St. Vincent's Catholic Church | 1:58:21 PM CDT | 4:05 |
| Red House Interpretive Center | 1:58:21 PM CDT | 4:05 |
| Riverfront Bridge Park | 1:58:21 PM CDT | 4:05 |
| Show Me Center | 1:58:21 PM CDT | 4:06 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | 1:58:21 PM CDT | 4:06 |
| Century Casino Cape Girardeau | 1:58:22 PM CDT | 4:06 |
| Riverfront Park | 1:58:22 PM CDT | 4:06 |
| Cape Rock Park | 1:58:25 PM CDT | 4:06 |
* "Duration" refers to the duration of totality and is expressed in minutes and seconds
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