Does the weather get colder during a solar eclipse? Here's the science behind how I felt – NBC Chicago

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Did you feel that way?

According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, the temperature will drop slightly during Monday's total solar eclipse, which began in Illinois around 1 p.m. Science and Technology Committee.

At noon, the temperature was expected to reach 65 degrees, NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman said. At around 2 p.m., which is approximately 94% closer to the time that the Chicago area will witness the peak of the eclipse, the temperature will drop slightly to about 63 degrees.

At 4 p.m., the Chicago area is expected to reach a high for the day of 70.

“Even though it's a partial eclipse over Chicago, the sky will still be darker, with more than 90% of the sun covered,” NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevin Gaines said. “You'll notice the sun's crescent shape in all the shadows and through the lens of your phone's camera. It's an ominous feeling but a very exciting moment.”

Animated image from the site Time and date The reveal of the expected shape of the eclipse in Chicago shows the moon slowly moving towards the sun. It then moves to cover 90% of the Sun, leaving only a small piece visible. Then the moon spins up and away.

In the path of an eclipse, the entire disk of the Moon covers the entire disk of the Sun.

“There is an astronomical difference between a partial and a total solar eclipse, literally and figuratively,” Jeans said. “The sky gets darker in a total eclipse, the temperature can drop by up to 10 degrees, animals start to behave differently, but most importantly you can see the outer edge of the radiation coming from the sun without having to protect your eyes. Just for a few minutes.”

According to NASA, the experience is similar to what happens when the sun fades from view at twilight.

“When sunlight fades at twilight, we always notice how things start to get cold,” a NASA post said. “The same applies to temporary dimming during a total solar eclipse.”

NASA added: “The moon’s shadow is gorgeous, literally!” “When it hit Lusaka, Zambia, on June 21, 2001, the air temperature dropped by about 15 degrees Fahrenheit.”

What is a total solar eclipse?

according to To NASA scientistsA total solar eclipse occurs when the new moon intersects the sun's path in the sky, causing the sun to be partially and then almost completely obscured from view.

In Carbondale, the largest city in Illinois included in the path, totality will begin at about 1:59 p.m., and totality is expected to end at about 2:03 p.m. as the eclipse follows a diagonal line over Fairfield and exits at Mount Carmel, according to the state. . Officials.

If you're in the Chicago area that means you won't be able to see the total eclipse, but there's a silver lining: the partial eclipse will be visible for longer. For areas outside the path of totality, such as Chicago, solar eclipse glasses must be worn.

Solar eclipse times in illinois

Here's a city-by-city breakdown of what you can expect and when, according to Time and date. Check your city here.

Cook County:

chicago

Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:28

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:41

Partial eclipse ends: 3:22:02

Evanston

Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:38

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:45

Partial eclipse ends: 3:22:00

Orland Park

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:48

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:10

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:42

Schaumburg

Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:05

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:10

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:29

DuPage County:

Aurora

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:22

Maximum eclipse: 2:06:37

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:07

Lombard

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:57

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:09

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:33

Wheaton

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:48

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:00

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:25

DeKalb County:

DeKalb

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:03

Maximum eclipse: 2:06:09

Partial eclipse ends: 3:20:36

Lake District:

Fox Lake

Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:29

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:20

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:26

Kendall County:

Plainfield

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:19

Maximum eclipse: 2:06:39

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:14

Illinois cities on college path

For those looking to be on the college path, here's a list of Illinois cities that fall into this category, according to the Illinois DNR:

Carbondale

Total starts: 1:59:15

Maximum eclipse: 2:01:20

Total finishes: 2:03:25

Makanda

Total starts: 1:59:09

Maximum eclipse: 2:01:14

Total ends: 2:03:19

Alto bass

Total starts: 1:58:56

Maximum eclipse: 2:01:01

Total ends: 2:03:06

Fairfield

Total starts: 2:01:19

Maximum eclipse: 2:03:21

Total ends: 2:05:23

Olney

Total starts: 2:02:12

Maximum eclipse: 2:04:07

Total ends: 2:06:03

Golconda

Total starts: 2:00:39

Maximum eclipse: 2:02:04

Total ends: 2:03:30

Effingham

Total starts: 2:03:25

Maximum eclipse: 2:03:49

Total ends: 2:04:13

Mount Vernon

Total starts: 2:00:35

Maximum eclipse: 2:02:28

Total ends: 2:04:20

Marion

Total starts: 2:01:53

Maximum eclipse: 2:03:54

Total ends: 2:05:56