Solar Eclipse to Grace Texas Skies in 2024
Get Ready for a Celestial Spectacle
Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, as a awe-inspiring total solar eclipse is set to captivate Texas. The path of totality, where the moon completely blocks the sun, will traverse the Lone Star State, offering an unforgettable astronomical experience.
Path of Totality Unveiled
According to TravelTexas, the path of totality will begin before 1:30 pm CDT. The eclipse's path will sweep across central Texas, including major cities like Dallas, Waco, and Austin. Approximately 12 million Texans reside within the path of totality, the highest number of any state.
Countdown to the Celestial Event
As the eclipse nears, excitement is building. NASA has provided an interactive map showcasing the projected path and time of totality. The map reveals that the total eclipse will occur at 1:542 UTC on April 8, 2024.
For those outside the path of totality, a partial eclipse will still be visible. According to NASA, the partial eclipse will begin at 12:23 pm CDT.
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