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2024 ECLIPSE IN ARKANSAS

(This is an archived page about the total solar eclipse that occurred on April 8, 2024.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 along a narrow path of totality in Arkansas. To experience the total phase of the eclipse, you must be located within this path, with the duration of totality lasting the longest at the centerline. But where along the path should you plan to go? Below, we've outlined some of the unique features, landmarks, and viewing options along the path of totality for Arkansas. We've also provided a detailed map of the path of totality in Arkansas as well as totality start times and durations for Arkansas cities that are located inside the path of totality on April 8, 2024.

Remember that you must use special eclipse safety glasses or viewers at all times during the partial phases of a total solar eclipse. The NationalEclipse.com Eclipse Store offers a wide variety of certified safe eclipse glasses and viewers.

Note that times and durations can vary widely even within the same city and some cities are located only partially within the path of totality. All times and durations noted on this page are only representative samples and should be used for general comparison purposes only.

To avoid confusion, note that references made below to the "western" and "eastern" limits or lines of the eclipse refer respectively to the left/top and right/bottom edges of the eclipse path as it gradually changes its direction from north to east as it travels across the U.S.




ECLIPSE OVERVIEW

The centerline of the eclipse enters Arkansas at approximately 12:29pm CDT, with totality beginning in that location at about 1:46pm CDT.

The centerline cuts across Ouachita National Forest, offering plenty of places to see long durations of totality in a natural setting. On the western side of the path, the eclipse crosses over much of Ozark National Forest. Both of these areas will make for scenic eclipse viewing if you can find a clear view of the sky free of trees. However, as is the case with all mountainous regions, the high elevations could result in the formation of clouds over the Ouachita and Ozark mountains that might pose a problem on eclipse day. Make sure to check short-term weather forecasts for the region in the days leading up to the eclipse.

About halfway between the centerline and the eastern edge of the eclipse path is Hot Springs National Park, one of only two U.S. national parks located along the path of totality. This unique distinction, along with relatively long totality durations and the tourist amenities offered by the adjacent historic resort city of Hot Springs, will make this area a popular viewing destination on April 8. Totality will last for about 3 minutes and 37 seconds in downtown Hot Springs.

Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas

Conway is also located between the centerline and the eastern edge of the eclipse path, closer to the former rather than the latter, with totality lasting for about 3 minutes and 53 seconds downtown. Below Conway and closer to the eastern limit of the path is the Arkansas state capital, Little Rock, where observers can expect about 2 minutes and 20 seconds of daytime darkness in the downtown area—a duration that's considered merely respectable for the 2024 eclipse. Interstate 40, which runs through both Little Rock and Conway, bisects the entire path of totality, providing easy access to maximum durations on or near the centerline.

In the northeastern corner of the state, Jonesboro is located fairly close to the eastern edge of the path, with totality lasting for about 2 minutes and 21 seconds in the downtown area. Although Memphis isn't located in the path of totality, it's close enough on the eastern side to serve as a fun base of operations for eclipse chasers. On eclipse day, just cross the Mississippi River into Arkansas and take Interstate 55 and then Interstate 555 into the path of totality in the vicinity of Jonesboro. Branson, Missouri, is another fun city that doesn't quite make the totality cut but is close enough to make a great basecamp. On the western side of the eclipse path, it's less than an hour away.

The centerline of the eclipse exits the state at approximately 3:14pm CDT, with totality coming to an end in that location at about 1:59pm CDT. From the Oklahoma-Arkansas border to the Arkansas-Missouri border, the Moon's shadow travels approximately 257 miles along the centerline in 8 minutes and 44 seconds at an average speed of 1,763 miles per hour.

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ECLIPSE MAP

For the map below, the yellow lines outline the limits of the path of totality in Arkansas. The green middle line represents the eclipse centerline, where totality lasts the longest in Arkansas. The grey lines show the path of totality entering and exiting Arkansas. To experience the total phase of the eclipse in Arkansas, you must be within the yellow lines. The closer you are to the green centerline, the longer totality will last. Areas outside the path of totality will get a partial solar eclipse only.

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Total Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024 - Arkansas Map

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ECLIPSE CITIES

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City Totality Start Duration*
De Queen1:46:23 PM CDT4:17
Ashdown1:46:34 PM CDT3:34
Gillham1:46:37 PM CDT4:19
Grannis1:46:41 PM CDT4:18
Nashville1:47:22 PM CDT3:42
Mena1:47:25 PM CDT4:07
Murfreesboro1:47:47 PM CDT3:41
Norman1:48:05 PM CDT4:14
Glenwood1:48:14 PM CDT3:59
Hope1:48:23 PM CDT1:40
Amity1:48:25 PM CDT3:45
Pearcy1:48:53 PM CDT3:49
Booneville1:48:59 PM CDT3:31
Prescott1:49:05 PM CDT1:22
Magazine1:49:06 PM CDT3:41
Bismarck1:49:10 PM CDT3:20
Danville1:49:22 PM CDT4:14
Hot Springs1:49:29 PM CDT3:37
Paris1:49:31 PM CDT3:29
Jessieville1:49:32 PM CDT3:59
Ola1:49:35 PM CDT4:17
Hot Springs Village1:49:40 PM CDT3:52
Arkadelphia1:49:44 PM CDT2:01
Dardanelle1:49:59 PM CDT4:13
Russellville1:50:06 PM CDT4:12
Ozark1:50:08 PM CDT2:29
Lamar1:50:09 PM CDT3:43
Clarksville1:50:10 PM CDT3:30
Pottsville1:50:11 PM CDT4:15
Malvern1:50:16 PM CDT2:25
Perryville1:50:18 PM CDT4:07
Dover1:50:21 PM CDT4:05
Morrilton1:50:33 PM CDT4:13
Hector1:50:38 PM CDT4:07
Benton1:50:49 PM CDT2:38
Roland1:50:56 PM CDT3:34
Birdtown1:50:58 PM CDT4:14
Springfield1:51:01 PM CDT4:11
Center Ridge1:51:07 PM CDT4:15
Conway1:51:08 PM CDT3:53
Maumelle1:51:12 PM CDT3:17
Greenbrier1:51:19 PM CDT4:02
Clinton1:51:34 PM CDT4:15
Little Rock1:51:41 PM CDT2:20
North Little Rock1:51:41 PM CDT2:25
Quitman1:51:46 PM CDT4:04
Fairfield Bay1:51:54 PM CDT4:15
Marshall1:51:55 PM CDT3:50
Higden1:51:57 PM CDT4:13
Greers Ferry1:52:01 PM CDT4:12
Jasper1:52:01 PM CDT2:07
Jacksonville1:52:02 PM CDT2:28
Rose Bud1:52:02 PM CDT3:51
Romance1:52:05 PM CDT3:37
Fox1:52:06 PM CDT4:13
Heber Springs1:52:14 PM CDT4:02
Mountain View1:52:29 PM CDT4:14
Drasco1:52:30 PM CDT4:07
Pangburn1:52:38 PM CDT3:41
Marcella1:52:46 PM CDT4:12
Flippin1:52:56 PM CDT2:53
Searcy1:52:56 PM CDT2:56
Melbourne1:53:04 PM CDT4:12
Mountain Home1:53:11 PM CDT3:10
Batesville1:53:13 PM CDT4:02
Zion1:53:18 PM CDT4:14
Bull Shoals1:53:19 PM CDT2:23
Cave City1:53:31 PM CDT4:08
Horseshoe Bend1:53:31 PM CDT4:10
Viola1:53:37 PM CDT3:44
Bradford1:53:39 PM CDT2:52
Oakland1:53:39 PM CDT1:57
Salem1:53:43 PM CDT3:58
Saddle1:53:54 PM CDT4:07
Cherokee Village1:53:59 PM CDT4:12
Hardy1:54:03 PM CDT4:12
Newport1:54:05 PM CDT3:03
Imboden1:54:27 PM CDT4:08
Walnut Ridge1:54:49 PM CDT3:45
Pocahontas1:54:53 PM CDT4:03
Jonesboro1:55:37 PM CDT2:21
Corning1:55:45 PM CDT3:54
Paragould1:56:03 PM CDT2:43
Eclipse data courtesy of Fred Espenak, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, from eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov. Note that times and durations can vary widely even within the same city and some cities are located only partially within the path of totality. All times and durations shown on this page are only representative samples and should be used for general comparison purposes only.

* "Duration" refers to the duration of totality and is expressed in minutes and seconds

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