A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the Philadelphia region on Monday, April 8 from about 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The eclipse will reach 90% totality in Philly at 3:23 p.m. To safely view it, people need to use special eclipse glasses or make a device that shows its reflection. Eclipse glasses used in 2017 will still work. New pairs can be purchased online or picked up at participating libraries.