(This is an archived page about the total solar eclipse that occurred on April 8, 2024.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 Hot Springs, Arkansas. Hot Springs, and the adjacent Hot Springs National Park, is located about halfway between the centerline and the eastern edge of the eclipse path, resulting in very respectable totality durations for this historic resort town. Totality will last for about 3 minutes and 37 seconds in downtown Hot Springs. The park itself is one of only two U.S. national parks located along the path of totality. This unique distinction, along with long durations and the tourist amenities offered by the city, will make Hot Springs a popular viewing destination on April 8. Below, we've provided key details about the eclipse in Hot Springs for locals and visitors planning on viewing the eclipse from that city.
| Start of Partial Eclipse | 12:31:57 PM CDT |
| Start of Total Eclipse | 1:49:29 PM CDT |
| Maximum Eclipse | 1:51:17 PM CDT |
| End of Total Eclipse | 1:53:05 PM CDT |
| End of Partial Eclipse | 3:10:13 PM CDT |
| Duration of Totality | 3 min, 37 sec |
| Alt / Azi at Maximum | +61.7° / 199.9° |
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 | 54° F | 70° F | Sun & Clouds |
| 2022 | 41° F | 54° F | Sun & Clouds |
| 2021 | 46° F | 75° F | Sun |
| 2020 | 64° F | 84° F | Sun & Clouds |
| 2019 | 59° F | 77° F | Sun & Clouds |
* "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 HOT SPRINGS
For an interactive map of the path of totality in Hot Springs, use the interactive Google eclipse maps developed by Xavier Jubier.
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| Location | Totality Start | Duration* |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Science Museum | 1:49:20 PM CDT | 3:44 |
| Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo | 1:49:26 PM CDT | 3:40 |
| Hot Springs National Park | 1:49:27 PM CDT | 3:41 |
| Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort | 1:49:28 PM CDT | 3:34 |
| Fordyce Bathhouse | 1:49:29 PM CDT | 3:37 |
| The Gangster Museum of America | 1:49:29 PM CDT | 3:37 |
| Grand Promenade | 1:49:29 PM CDT | 3:37 |
| Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum | 1:49:29 PM CDT | 3:38 |
| The Mountain Valley Spring Water Visitor Center | 1:49:29 PM CDT | 3:38 |
| Anthony Chapel | 1:49:30 PM CDT | 3:24 |
| Garvan Woodland Gardens | 1:49:30 PM CDT | 3:24 |
| Hot Springs Mountain Tower | 1:49:30 PM CDT | 3:37 |
| Lake Catherine State Park | 1:49:51 PM CDT | 3:05 |
* "Duration" refers to the duration of totality and is expressed in minutes and seconds
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