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Live Blog: The Great American Solar Eclipse

The first coast-to-coast solar eclipse in 99 years is today, with the path of totality just a few hours drive south of Indiana in parts of Kentucky.

Nearly the entire state will have at least 90 percent coverage, and southern parts of Indiana will have near-totality: 99 percent in Evansville, 96 percent in Jeffersonville, 95 percent in Bloomington and about 90 percent in Indianapolis.

Throughout the state, the partial eclipse starts at about 12:57 p.m., with peak coverage at 2:25 p.m., and end of partial eclipse at 3:49 p.m (all times Eastern Standard Time).

Reporters from public broadcasting stations throughout the state are covering the state as Hoosiers experience this rare event!

Last updated 3:00 p.m.

Solar Eclipse Throughout Indiana, Neighboring States

Well that's something you don't see everyday #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/3hKhpiCpHY — Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) August 21, 2017
Judge finds Ericson is NOT responsible for the crime by reason of insanity at the time of the crime. — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) August 16, 2017
The scene at the SPEA/ @KelleySchool plaza and along 10th Street. Students now returning to walking while looking down at phones. pic.twitter.com/c0qWKsgHNa — IU SPEA Bloomington (@SPEAIUB) August 21, 2017
Students from the @EACC are catching the eclipse outside of the @wvpe station. #SolarEclispe2017 pic.twitter.com/ozmnWFQS0P — David Murray (@murrs_law) August 21, 2017
Total eclipse in Madisonville, KY. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/4phsWg3VnY — Samantha Horton (@SamHorton5) August 21, 2017
Southbound Hwy 41 is backed up from somewhere in Kentucky to Washington Ave. Seeing license plates from all over the country. pic.twitter.com/XCRNd1sZKd — Evansville Police (@EvansvillePD) August 21, 2017
The shadows of the leaves look just like the eclipse! pic.twitter.com/yNCS2HGDN8 — Taylor Haggerty (@taylor_terese) August 21, 2017
Judge finds Ericson is NOT responsible for the crime by reason of insanity at the time of the crime. — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) August 16, 2017
Students on the @LifeAtPurdue campus watch the height of the #Eclipse2017 as it passes overhead. pic.twitter.com/pGz3vTm0LD — WBAA news staff (@wbaanews) August 21, 2017
Quoting a coworker, it's as if the outdoors were dimmed. It's very odd, visually. I thought it was just me. — Zach Bernard (@ZachBernardFW) August 21, 2017
It's definitely getting darker on the beach. pic.twitter.com/ueUFYM5Auh — Barbara Brosher (@BabsofBtown) August 21, 2017
It's definitely getting darker on the beach. pic.twitter.com/ueUFYM5Auh — Barbara Brosher (@BabsofBtown) August 21, 2017
Judge finds Ericson is NOT responsible for the crime by reason of insanity at the time of the crime. — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) August 16, 2017
Everyone should check this out!! It's so fun and you can see everything pic.twitter.com/TsWfAkvjGU — Lindsey Wright (@LindseyWright_) August 3, 2017
Happening now over WNIN! #SolarEclipse2017 #WearYourGlasses pic.twitter.com/j9VmfQXe8k — WNIN (@WNIN) August 21, 2017
Quoting a coworker, it's as if the outdoors were dimmed. It's very odd, visually. I thought it was just me. — Zach Bernard (@ZachBernardFW) August 21, 2017
Met @wfiu listeners from @columbusin who are also watching #eclipse2017 in Russellville, KY! — Laura Baich (@laura_baich) August 21, 2017
Total eclipse in Madisonville, KY. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/4phsWg3VnY — Samantha Horton (@SamHorton5) August 21, 2017
Beautiful KY NOT BEAUTIFUL clouds pic.twitter.com/l0zOBk9RUJ — Sarah Fentem (@Petit_Smudge) August 21, 2017
Judge finds Ericson is NOT responsible for the crime by reason of insanity at the time of the crime. — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) August 16, 2017
This is the line for eclipse viewers at @IUBloomington 's CelestFest. pic.twitter.com/NW3fBXbDub — Angelo Bautista (@angelombautista) August 21, 2017
It's definitely getting darker on the beach. pic.twitter.com/ueUFYM5Auh — Barbara Brosher (@BabsofBtown) August 21, 2017
Students in Mrs. Overton's class at @MWEwayne learn about the solar eclipse. pic.twitter.com/9gx0hI8AUn — Lauren Chapman (@laurenechapman_) August 21, 2017
Quoting a coworker, it's as if the outdoors were dimmed. It's very odd, visually. I thought it was just me. — Zach Bernard (@ZachBernardFW) August 21, 2017
It's definitely getting darker on the beach. pic.twitter.com/ueUFYM5Auh — Barbara Brosher (@BabsofBtown) August 21, 2017
Total eclipse in Madisonville, KY. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/4phsWg3VnY — Samantha Horton (@SamHorton5) August 21, 2017
#Eclipse2017 Traffic Update; Expect long delays; please slow down and leave space between you and other vehicles. pic.twitter.com/ZAeRXigHek — INDOT Southwest (@INDOTSouthwest) August 21, 2017
Beautiful KY NOT BEAUTIFUL clouds pic.twitter.com/l0zOBk9RUJ — Sarah Fentem (@Petit_Smudge) August 21, 2017
Total eclipse in Madisonville, KY. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/4phsWg3VnY — Samantha Horton (@SamHorton5) August 21, 2017
Judge finds Ericson is NOT responsible for the crime by reason of insanity at the time of the crime. — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) August 16, 2017

NPR: Solar Eclipse Throughout the United States