Troy Mayor discusses city eclipse preparations
TROY, Ohio (WDTN) -- Local cities are counting down to a massive surge of visitors for Monday's eclipse. With projections of nearly one million travelers arriving in the Miami Valley, 2 NEWS spoke...
View ArticleRiverside council OKs week-long 'state of emergency' for eclipse
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- During its meeting Thursday night, the Riverside City Council voted to give the city manager the ability to declare a “state of emergency” ahead of Monday’s total solar eclipse....
View ArticlePreparations in place in Vandalia for the eclipse
VANDALIA, Ohio (WDTN) -- The total solar eclipse is three days away and Vandalia is making adjustments in anticipation of the event. Firstly, the Vandalia Recreation Center will close early on Monday,...
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Can you use sunglasses to view the solar eclipse?
(NEXSTAR) — The U.S. will soon have the chance to see a celestial event we haven’t seen in years: a total solar eclipse. It’s something you may not want to miss, especially because it will be another...
View ArticleStatewide preparations announced for the eclipse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will speak alongside other Ohio agencies on statewide preparations for the eclipse on Monday. DeWine and representatives from the Ohio State Highway...
View ArticleHow is Ohio preparing for Monday's total solar eclipse?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine joined other Ohio leaders on Friday morning to outline how the state is preparing for Monday's rare total solar eclipse. DeWine hosted the 10:30 a.m....
View ArticleEclipse glasses can't be recycled, but you could give them a future
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- You have your spot picked out to watch Monday's total solar eclipse, and you have at least one pair of ISO-certified eclipse glasses ready to go. But...what happens after? What...
View ArticleDeWine activates Emergency Operations Center
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Governor DeWine has initiated the start of the Ohio Emergency Operations Center. In an effort to help communities during all parts of eclipse preparation and wrap up, the...
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Can you watch the eclipse with a welding helmet?
(NEXSTAR) – Astronomers, optometrists and even the U.S. government have been warning us for months to get a pair of ISO-certified eclipse glasses to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8. But if...
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Caleb Michael's 2017 total solar eclipse experience
For 2 NEWS Today co-anchor Caleb Michael, Monday's total solar eclipse won't be his first experience with the phenomenon. As a student at Oregon State, Caleb joined a crowd at Reser Stadium on Aug....
View ArticleFrom folklore to conspiracies, the history of total eclipses
(WJET/WFXP) — The total solar eclipse that will pass through parts of the nation Monday is just one of many total solar eclipses that have been seen throughout history. While we have a strong...
View ArticleStatewide safety plan now in place for eclipse
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Ohio is just a few days away from the total solar eclipse, and while many people are looking forward to the fun and the spectacle this Monday, state leaders are making safety...
View ArticleConsumer watchdogs say to look out for eclipse 'scams'
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — Millions will be looking to the sky Monday for the total solar eclipse, but watchdogs said the stars are also aligning for scams that typically shadow massive events. Industry...
View Article4-day festival in Auglaize Co. kicks off at fairgrounds
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The total solar eclipse is still a few days away, but people, many from out of state, are already starting to gather at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds for its four-day Ring of...
View ArticleWhat services could be impacted by the eclipse?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Miami Valley residents and travelers alike could experience disruptions and delays during the total solar eclipse. While local leaders and state agencies prepare for the total...
View ArticleWhen will the Miami Valley reach totality?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- On Monday, Ohio will experience its first total solar eclipse in over 200 years. Timing and weather conditions are everything when it comes to the eclipse. So what time will the...
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Solar eclipse: I'm not in the path of totality — do I still need to wear...
(NEXSTAR) — By now, you may already know that the U.S. will soon have the chance to see a stunning total solar eclipse. You may also already know if you are — or aren’t — in the path of totality....
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Can't catch the eclipse? The next one is sooner than you might think
(NEXSTAR) – Can’t catch the total solar eclipse on Monday? Don’t be too bummed. They tend to occur about as often as “Fast & Furious” movies. Despite the fervor surrounding the 2024 total solar...
View ArticleWeather forecast improving for Monday's total solar eclipse: The latest
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The Miami Valley's first total solar eclipse in nearly 220 years is almost upon us, and the only thing standing between you and the astronomical marvel -- besided your eclipse...
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Krispy Kreme offering a limited edition solar eclipse doughnut
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Ahead of Monday's total solar eclipse, Krispy Kreme has released a limited edition doughnut, according to a news release. The “Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut” is an...
View ArticleWhat to do with glasses after total solar eclipse
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Millions of people across the country are expected to watch the solar eclipse tomorrow -- along with them millions of pairs of eclipse glasses. Organizations here in Montgomery...
View ArticleOne option if you don't have eclipse glasses yet
Note: While watching the eclipse do not look directly at the sun under any circumstance. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Today is the day of the eclipse, and the supply of eclipse glasses may be running low....
View ArticleWatch: Total solar eclipse leaves US viewers emotional, awestruck
(NEXSTAR) – The solar eclipse darkened skies over a large swath of the United States on Monday, April 8, inspiring crowds to break out in cheers and applause during the once-in-a-lifetime event. The...
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2 NEWS staff enjoying Eclipse Day
WDTN witnesses totality 2 NEWS crews across the Miami Valley captured the moment the moon covered the sun. Photo/Dallas WrightPhoto/Dallas WrightPhoto/Dallas WrightPhoto/Joe GurnigPhoto/Joe...
View ArticleSolar eclipse: What to do with your glasses after it passes
AUSTIN (KXAN) — For a few moments on Monday, millions across the U.S. will don those special eclipse glasses before looking skyward to catch the first total solar eclipse we've had in years. But,...
View ArticleODOT offers outlook for traffic ahead of the eclipse
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- While the eclipse will last for a few minutes, traffic delays may prove to be a different story. Here's what experts say motorist should expect once the eclipse ends. As...
View ArticleState park parking filling up for eclipse
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - State parks in Ohio are filling up for the 2024 Solar Eclipse. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will be keeping track online so people can know when parking lots are...
View ArticleSolar eclipse: When do you need to put on your eclipse glasses?
(NEXSTAR) — The total solar eclipse is finally here, meaning millions across the U.S. will be turning their eyes skyward to catch a celestial event we won't experience (at least here) for another...
View ArticleClouds spoil view for many trying to get glimpse of total solar eclipse
MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through...
View ArticleTotal Solar Eclipse 2024: Through NASA's eyes
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'I didn't think it'd be empty': Eclipse crowds much smaller than expected in...
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) -- The crowds expected to arrive in central Texas over the weekend for the eclipse must have changed plans. The streets of Fredericksburg, about 80 miles west of Austin,...
View ArticleMissed the solar eclipse? Here's your next chance to see totality
(NEXSTAR) – For a few special minutes Monday, a total solar eclipse darkened skies across the U.S. If you weren't in the path of totality – or if it was too cloudy during the big event – there are...
View ArticleWhen is the best view of the total solar eclipse? Search your ZIP code here
(NEXSTAR) – A long swath of the United States was in for a treat Monday, as a rare total solar eclipse passed over the country. Even those outside the path of totality were set to get a good view of a...
View ArticleEclipse to cause huge dip in solar-energy production — mostly in 1 state
(NEXSTAR) – The total solar eclipse will have an enormous but brief effect on the solar energy production of the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The Energy Department’s...
View ArticleLooked at the sun? Signs your eyes may have been damaged by the solar eclipse
(NEXSTAR) – For weeks, experts have been warning people not to look at the total solar eclipse without the proper safety gear. Did you listen? Looking at the sun – during an eclipse or any other time...
View Article'A core memory': Watch meteorologist's awestruck reaction to solar eclipse...
(NEXSTAR) – Texas was the first U.S. state to fall into darkness Monday as a total solar eclipse made its way across the country. Nexstar's chief meteorologist Brian James was there waiting in the...
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PHOTOS: Total solar eclipse sweeps across North America
DALLAS (AP) — Millions across North America witnessed the moon block out the sun during a total solar eclipse Monday. The eclipse’s path of totality stretched from Mazatlán, Mexico to Newfoundland, an...
View ArticleTimelapse videos show total solar eclipse plunge U.S. cities into darkness
CLEVELAND (WJW/NEXSTAR) – Cameras in cities along the path of totality captured the moment that the total solar eclipse rolled wave-like over U.S. cities Monday, forcing street lights to turn on as...
View ArticleWorldwide eclipse-chasers witness total solar eclipse at home
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- A local couple has been all over the world to see the phenomenon of a total solar eclipse, but for the total solar eclipse on April 8, no travel was required. Brian Woodruff has...
View ArticleFormer teacher reunites with students to watch eclipse 46 years after making...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 46-year-old promise came to fruition Monday when a former teacher reunited with his students to watch the total solar eclipse in New York. Pat Moriarty started as an Earth...
View ArticleFew flocked to Dayton for eclipse despite significant preparation
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Thanks to hearty preparation, local leaders say the solar eclipse on April 8 was a total success. Agencies spent a culminated three years getting ready, and leaders say it was...
View ArticleEye damage symptoms to look out for post-eclipse
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Those who didn't view the total solar eclipse with the proper eyewear may be left with permanent damage. Though eye doctors put out warnings, some still risked their vision for...
View ArticleWapakoneta businesses still buzzing from Monday's total solar eclipse
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Many people from around the world chose to come to Wapakoneta for Monday’s total solar eclipse, and the city is still feeling the effects of that spike in tourism. While it...
View ArticleODOT shares traffic report from total solar eclipse weekend
Video of previous coverage of the eclipse's local impact DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The Ohio Department of Transportation has released travel data from the April 8 total solar eclipse. According to ODOT,...
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When is the next total solar eclipse in the Miami Valley?
If you're unable to catch the total solar eclipse live on April 8, we have good news and bad. The good: Another total eclipse will be viewable in the Miami Valley in just a few years. The bad: That...
View ArticleTIME LAPSE: Streetlights turn on during eclipse on I-75
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- A time lapse taken at the moment of totality shows streetlights turning on automatically along I-75. STORM TEAM 2 Meteorologist Steve Norris shared a time lapse taken during the...
View ArticleWATCH NOW: 2 NEWS Total Solar Eclipse Special
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Did you miss our live coverage during the total solar eclipse? 2 NEWS went live from 1:45-4:30 p.m. to share the many stories happening during the eclipse. With crews in eight...
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GALLERY: 2 NEWS viewers share eclipse photos
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The first total solar eclipse in the Miami Valley here! While we encourage all of you to put down your phones and cameras and just take in the once-in-a-lifetime -- or at least,...
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