Midwest Partial Eclipse Alert | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Sky watchers, get ready for a cosmic double-header: while parts of the Northern Hemisphere enjoy a full solar eclipse, the Midwest gets a partial one—think of it as the sun dimming, not disappearing. From 11:50 AM to 1:10 PM CDT, spots like Milwaukee (84% coverage), Green Bay (24%), and even Chicago (a sliver) will see the moon’s shadow pass by. But safety first—regular sunglasses won’t cut it; you need certified eclipse glasses. And hey, this celestial event lines up with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, offering extra sky magic in the pre-dawn hours. Just remember: protect your eyes…