A skygazer’s list of events always includes celestial phenomena like meteor showers and eclipses. The complete solar eclipse of this year promises to be a spectacular event for millions of people in the US, Canada, and Mexico. On April 8, a rare eclipse will cover the continent of North America, with visibility initially on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Prepare to record the first total solar eclipse of 2017 on your calendars.
Which US state is ideal for seeing a total solar eclipse?The locations with the lowest likelihood of gloomy weather will have the best odds of seeing the eclipse because it will pass across 13 states in the US along its 115-mile-wide path of totality. Clear skies are the most important factor for eclipses and other celestial occurrences in general since they allow for optimum visibility. Because of this, Texas is the ideal state to see the amazing event.
The likelihood of overcast weather decreases as you get further south. According to USA Today, “Hill Country of Texas, which includes San Antonio, has the best weather prospects in the US for eclipse viewing,” according to Michael Zeiler, the owner of the Great American Eclipse website.
Texas is also the most advantageous location to witness an eclipse since it will linger longer there than it will in other states. “It will probably be the most-viewed astronomical event in American history,” Zeiler continued. “There’s no single ‘best’ place, it depends on a couple of factors,” he continued, nevertheless.
What makes the total solar eclipse of 2024 so unique? Considered a rare occurrence, total solar eclipses occur approximately every 18 months in some part of the planet. Usually, the totality path crosses seas or other harsh regions. New York, Ohio, Texas, Oklahoma, and 13 more US states are included in this year’s route of totality. The Eclipse Guy, also known as eclipse chaser David Makepeace, stated, “This is a very rare, tremendous opportunity… a once-in-a-lifetime event for most people.”
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