In a rare celestial event, Cleveland, Ohio, is set to witness a total solar eclipse in the year 2444, which is 420 years from today. The last time such an occurrence took place in Cleveland was back in 1806.
Today's weather forecast in Cleveland initially predicted a mix of clouds and sun. However, following some early morning rain, the skies have cleared up, revealing a cloudless and stunningly blue backdrop along Lake Erie.
Dr. Joshua Pepper, a NASA astrophysicist based in Cleveland, who has never before seen a total eclipse, expressed excitement about the upcoming event. According to Dr. Pepper, we are currently in an ideal period for solar eclipses, where the alignment of the Earth, sun, and moon can lead to the creation of a total solar eclipse. He noted that the moon is gradually moving away from the Earth at a rate of about one centimeter per year.
Looking ahead, Dr. Pepper explained that in approximately 600 million years, the moon will have distanced itself significantly from the Earth. This will result in the absence of total solar eclipses, with only annual eclipses or 'ring of fire' eclipses occurring, where the moon cannot completely block out the sun.
