Home News The eclipse is coming: Are agricultural communities prepared? The eclipse is coming: Are agricultural communities prepared?February 13, 2024News O n April 8, between noon and 4 p.m., the earth’s moon will completely eclipse the sun for about four minutes over any given location in its path. For Arkansas, this will mean a shadow approximately 118 miles wide, stretching from the southwest corner of the state to its northeast corner. The shadow is expected to begin near De Queen at 1:46 p.m., CDT, and exit the state at about 2 p.m. near Pocahontas, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Graphic courtesy of Arkansas Department of Transportation University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture A tourism event unlike any other will be darkening the skies across Arkansas — and many other states… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post State Champion! Next Post Voters could decide how to change state Constitution