On April 8 at 12:46 p.m., a solar eclipse is set to begin across the continental United States for the first time since 2017. From Miami, the eclipse will not be completely visible but will occur from 1:47 p.m. to 4:13 p.m., with a peak of 56% of the sun obscured at 3:01 p.m..

The state of Florida is not in the path of totality, meaning the full eclipse cannot be viewed from the state.

The total phase of an eclipse is the only time it is safe to look at without approved solar eclipse glasses, but Miami will not be able to experience this phase. So, it is highly recommended that viewers wear specialized eye protection when observing the entire event. 

When purchasing eclipse glasses, it is important to ensure that they are labeled ISO 12312-2, the international safety standard for the protection of the glasses. The American Astronomical Society has a public list of approved manufacturers to safely buy from here. In addition, NASA has instructions on how to create homemade eclipse projectors. If the glasses are scratched or torn at all, discard them and use an undamaged pair.