While South Carolina is not in the path of totality for the April 8 total solar eclipse, Greenville-area residents will be able to see a partial eclipse.

A total solar eclipse is visible somewhere on Earth approximately every 18 months, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. The most recent total solar eclipse was in 2017, marking the first to be visible in the contiguous U.S. since 1979. The 2017 eclipse stretched from Oregon to South Carolina.

What time is the eclipse? How long will it last? What will it look like?

Using the USA Today ZIP Code tool, you can find more information on what the solar eclipse will look like in your area!

By searching for your ZIP code, you'll be able to view the start and end time for the eclipse, the percentage of totality, and a time-lapse of what the eclipse will look like.

You can also find Greenville on the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Map to get information on visibility and totality.

Search for your zip code to get a complete eclipse viewing guide.

How can you safely watch the eclipse?

You will definitely want to grab a pair of solar viewing glasses to view the solar eclipse on April 8. A list of suppliers for approved eclipse glasses can be found on NASA's webpage here.