How long is the solar eclipse in Wisconsin? Timelapse, map, peak

Today is the solar eclipse across the United States. But how long will the solar eclipse be over Wisconsin?

Wisconsin will only see a partial eclipse and isn't in the path of totality like 13 other states where day will turn to night.

So, what will the length of the partial eclipse be in Wisconsin? Here's what we know.

How long is the solar eclipse in Wisconsin?

For much of Wisconsin, the solar eclipse will start just after 12:50 p.m. and end after 3:20 p.m. The peak, though, is the time that is most important. That will take place between 2:05 and 2:10 p.m.

How long is the solar eclipse in Milwaukee?

In Milwaukee, the partial solar eclipse will take place for 2 hours 29 minutes, beginning at 12:52 p.m. and ending at 3:21 p.m.

At its peak, 89.6% of the sun will be obscured by the moon in Milwaukee. That will happen at 2:08 p.m.

Solar eclipse in Madison

In the Madison area, the partial solar eclipse will begin at 12:50 p.m. and end at 3:19 p.m. The peak, in which 87% of the sun will be obscured, will happen at 2:06 p.m.

Solar eclipse in Green Bay

In the Green Bay area, the eclipse will begin at 12:54 p.m. and end at 3:21 p.m. The peak will happen at 2:09 p.m. where 84.6% of the sun will be obsured by the moon.

Solar eclipse map: Time lapse of solar eclipse

What happens during a solar eclipse?

The sun will be obscured by the moon, turning day into night for a brief time at its peak. For cities in the path of totality complete darkness will happen for a few minutes this afternoon. The last eclipse was in 2017.

Solar eclipse glasses: How to get free eclipse glasses

If you want to look up at the solar eclipse you need special glasses.

Here's where you can find them and eclipse events going on around the Milwaukee area.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How long is solar eclipse in Wisconsin? Time, peak, map