April 9, 2024

Even before Columbus State University students, faculty and staff dawned their solar eclipse glasses on April 8 to gaze upon the rare phenomenon, experts at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and the Department of Earth & Space Sciences shared their knowledge with area media. A roundup of coverage featuring Columbus State subject-matter experts and scenes from the Coca-Cola Space Science Center included:

• April 9: In Case You Missed It: 2024 Solar Eclipse Recap (WTVM-TV)
• April 9: Solar eclipse mesmerizes Columbus and beyond as celestial event retreats for 20 years (Ledger-Enquirer)
• April 8: Students, residents gather to watch partial eclipse at Coca-Cola Space Science Center (WRBL-TV)
• April 8: Photos: Solar eclipse mesmerizes Columbus, GA (Ledger-Enquirer)
• April 8: Community reacts to the 2024 solar eclipse at Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center (WTVM-TV)
• April 8: Here’s what time to see today’s solar eclipse in Georgia & how long it’ll be visible (Ledger-Enquirer)
• April 8: Don’t Miss It: Partial Solar Eclipse to Cover 80% of the Chattahoochee Valley (WTVM-TV)
• April 5: Solar Eclipse in Columbus: What can we expect? (WRBL-TV)
• April 1: When will the total solar eclipse be visible in GA? Your guide to timing, path & more (Ledger-Enquirer)
• March 27: LOOKING BACK: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse (WTVM-TV)
• March 27: How to spot counterfeit eclipse eyewear ahead of total solar eclipse (WTVM-TV)

The solar eclipse window in Columbus began at approximately 1:46 p.m. EDT and reached maximum peek coverage of near 80% at 3:02 p.m. EDT. The next total solar eclipse in Georgia will be Aug. 12, 2045.

Media contact:
Michael Tullier, APR, Executive Director of Strategic Communication + Marketing, 706.507.8729, mtullier@columbusstate.edu