L.A. to See Biggest Solar Eclipse Since 1992 on Sunday

A solar eclipse is expected to be visible across much of the western U.S. on Sunday.

In the hours before sunset on Sunday, the Earth's moon will pass in front of the sun. The eclipse will occur between 5:24 p.m. and 7:42 p.m.

According to the Griffith Observatory's website, 85.9 percent of the Sun’s diameter and 78.6 percent of the Sun’s area will be obscured by the Moon at maximum, making it the most extensive solar eclipse in L.A. since 1992

The last solar eclipse visible in the U.S. was in 1994. In Los Angeles, Sunday's eclipse is the most extensive since 1992, according to the Griffith Observatory, which is planning a public viewing.

Griffith Observatory's telescope will be outfitted with special filters, and viewing-glasses will be available for purchase. The building will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. There will be telescopes on the lawn. Staffers will lead talks and explanations. For more details, including traffic advisories and transportation suggestions, visit Griffith Observatory's website.

NASA warns that people should never observe a solar eclipse with the naked eye, only through filtered telescopes and special glasses. To learn more about the eclipse, visit NASA's website.