Great American Eclipse 2024 with the City of Ward

Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024 for The Great American Eclipse!  

Ward Arkansas will be in view for a total of 2 minutes and 39.5 seconds.  Join the Countdown or get more information about the Solar Eclipse CLICK HERE

What is a total Solar Eclipse?- A solar eclipse takes place when the moon passes between the earth and the sun.

Path of Totality? - During the 2024 Eclipse, Arkansas path includes nearly 2/3 of the state. The closer you are to the center of the line of totality, the longer the time of darkness.

What should you expect during the eclipse? - The sun will be obscured in Arkansas at least 94% across the state. The temperature will drop.

Do you need special glasses? - Yes, you will need eclipse glasses or use projected images.

Come join the City of Ward - Park for the Dark! Check back to this page - more information coming soon!

Park for the Dark