ATLANTA — A total solar eclipse happening in April has parts of the country buzzing with anticipation. In Atlanta, we recall the excitement of the eclipse experience back in the summer of 2017.
But when the last total solar eclipse occurred nearly seven years ago, it didn't quite pass directly over us in Atlanta.
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The path of totality, in that instance, was a little to our north and east -- passing over Georgia, in the northeast corner of the state, as well as cities like Nashville and Greenville.
But what about Atlanta itself? Will we ever be in the path of totality?
As it turns out, they can plot these things out quite a ways, and we will indeed be in the path of totality one of these days. Many, many days from now.
When will Atlanta be in the path of a total solar eclipse?
In a mere 54 years. The solar eclipse on May 11, 2078 will occur right over Atlanta.
That'll give you... plenty of time to make your plans.
If you take a look at this map for the 2078 eclipse (again, don't feel the need to rush, you have some time to come back to this matter) you can see that it will go across Mexico and move up toward Atlanta from the Gulf of Mexico, continuing on over South Carolina and eastern North Carolina.
So, there you go -- Atlanta will have its moment in the (blocked) sun. Just not for a few decades.
In the meantime, if you'd rather just see the eclipse happening this year, here are some pretty doable road trips from Atlanta that'll get you in the path of totality.