Get your stylish eclipse glasses ready. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies of North America. And one of those skies is over Beavers Bend, Oklahoma.
If you’re looking for the best place to see the 2024 total solar eclipse, set your sights on cabin country. Over 31 miles of southeastern Oklahoma sit soundly in the path of totality, including Broken Bow, Beavers Bend State Park, and Hochatown.
Thousands of people are already planning to make the once-in-a-lifetime road trip to Beavers Bend. If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse too, here’s what you need to know.
In Beavers Bend, it all begins Monday, April 8th at 12:18 p.m. CST with the partial solar eclipse. You’ll want to make sure you’re settled at your viewing place at this time, as crowds are expected to be large and it could be difficult to get around, especially in popular areas around Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow Lake.
The total solar eclipse (aka what you came for) will start at 1:45 p.m. and last until roughly 1:50 p.m. The sky will darken to dusk or dawn levels of light, wildlife will go silent, and temperatures may drop 10-15 degrees. If you listen closely, you might even hear some pots and pans banging together, as is tradition with the Choctaw tribe that calls the area home.
