When is the solar eclipse? Peak timing and the Midwest cities that could see it

WATCH HERE WATCH HEREHere's what to know:When it the solar eclipse? For the U.S., the partial eclipse began around 10:34 a.m. CT, with the peak coverage expected at 11:52 a.m. CT. America's next coast-to-coast total solar eclipse isn't until 2045. Still, there is at least a partial solar eclipse that’s a lot closer than that. According to NASA, a partial solar eclipse on Jan. 14, 2029 will be observable in the Chicago area, covering nearly 60% of the sun’s surface.