As the total solar eclipse on April 8 approaches, preparations and excitement are building up across the U.S. Various entities like NASA, cities, and individuals are actively engaged in planning and discussing the event. Cloud cover forecasts, viewing locations, traffic warnings, and scientific endeavors related to the eclipse are key topics of discussion. The eclipse path will span North & Central America, with specific totality times for various cities. The event is anticipated to draw millions of viewers and is expected to offer a unique and potentially once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This is no joke! On April 8th, Much of Canada will experience a total #SolarEclipse. The moon will pass in front of the sun, blocking its light. REMINDER: You should only view the eclipse wearing special-purpose solar filters. ☀️🌑 https://t.co/AJXJZn1oMQ
Towns on solar eclipse’s path of totality brace for a crush of visitors https://t.co/f9HROqapFI https://t.co/lDabzquqCR
What are scientists hoping to learn from the total solar eclipse? https://t.co/WzEaHmuywD
Lots of reasons to look at the sky in April -- the spring constellations and Saturn emerge and there's a "devil comet" ... but nothing will top the April 8 solar eclipse -- just one week away. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/A1yLQEe57L
Clouds could block the Texas solar eclipse. Here's what the latest forecast models say https://t.co/m2bYpErYm0
We're officially ONE WEEK away from #SolarEclipse2024! See if you have the best chance for clear skies here: https://t.co/W82DniZ7wz https://t.co/jxqJdbrBsL
Solar eclipse: How much will you be able to see in the Bay Area? https://t.co/78zQSFnZoJ
Towns on solar eclipse’s path of totality brace for a crush of visitors https://t.co/WowwG3ZdGB https://t.co/d70h9d86aS
Skies over New England will darken one week from today because of a solar eclipse! https://t.co/4JPpFFp3eZ https://t.co/a3aAARKWgE
Here's what traffic looked like during the 2017 eclipse https://t.co/V2tgCby1Ip
April’s total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft and telescopes — and cosmic chance. https://t.co/leMNOVGxJ2
With one week until the solar eclipse, @Ginger_Zee has everything you need to know about the forecast for the big event. https://t.co/CdD4kz8YJS
The total solar eclipse will be visible along a 2,500-mile path, but Americans looking for the best location to see the eclipse may have to contend with April showers. https://t.co/QUwARX5bEd
How to watch the solar eclipse from California — and avoid heartbreak if chasing 'totality' https://t.co/LgqNwClRiw
Remember, the eclipse is just one week away! 🌟🌃 https://t.co/WX4rkev90q
Our first look at the Total Solar Eclipse Forecast for one week from today. There is actually quite a bit of the path of totality that looks to be cloud covered, and while confidence is average at 7 days out, I think we are going to see a lot of people closely watching this and… https://t.co/CosS3ad4jf
The April 8 solar eclipse is obviously the star of the show, but here are four other celestial events you can't miss in the month ahead: https://t.co/Wzig09fc4s
For those traveling to watch the total eclipse next Monday, here's the current forecast: Burlington - 30% clouds Syracuse - 30% clouds Rochester - 60% clouds Buffalo - 64% clouds Cleveland - 64% clouds Indianapolis - 50% clouds Dallas - 0.01 in rain Austin - 0.04 in rain
Will clouds block the solar eclipse in Texas? Here's what the latest forecast models say. https://t.co/aOeiHhInTy
Eastern Canada cities and towns to visit to view the solar eclipse https://t.co/CTHX3JnHne https://t.co/q8daF8TzBW
The 2024 total solar eclipse is 1 week away. Here's what you need to know. https://t.co/Tuv4N3ZXds https://t.co/MIdJeWjl2S
Path of totality: Eastern Canada cities and towns to visit to view the solar eclipse https://t.co/WQ5runXpuG
Towns on solar eclipse's path of totality brace for a crush of visitors https://t.co/V1WzzcVihj
North America's April 2024 total solar eclipse will cast a historic shadow across parts of the U.S., but even in the path of totality, weather conditions could cloud your view. Here's where to avoid clouds on eclipse day: https://t.co/XlfcTadUV7
What to know about the upcoming total solar eclipse https://t.co/0YmunOqqLx
A solar eclipse will be visible from the entire Lower 48 next Monday! In the path of totality, day will turn to night and the sun’s atmosphere will appear. Outside that zone, it’s a partial eclipse. Meteorologists @EricaLopezWX and @MatthewCappucci break down what to expect. https://t.co/vIFR2deTvd
Total #SolarEclipse2024 Next Week: Date And Time, How To Watch Surya Grahan In Your City https://t.co/FedEWUCUvg
Total Solar Eclipse: Stargazers are all set to experience one of the biggest celestial events to graze in the daytime skies. The Total Solar Eclipse will make the Sun go dark on April 8. The celestial event will create a breathtaking spectacle – a diamond ring in the skies.… https://t.co/DVH9cGsZXj
Total solar eclipse to sweep across Mexico, the US and Canada https://t.co/uG6WBv19ZA
What Texas looked like during last total solar eclipse in 1878 👀👀 https://t.co/Wlau1yZpJ4
IT’S TIME! MyRadar’s ECLIPSE WEEK kicks off tomorrow! Download for a week of accessible, important content. Cappucci and Erica spent weeks putting together everything you’ll see. Matt Hyland edited and the results are superb. We’re just 7 days away from the otherworldly. https://t.co/DF2uh95bjB
IT’S TIME! MyRadar’s ECLIPSE WEEK kicks off tomorrow! Download @MyRadarWX for a week of accessible, important eclipse content. I spent weeks putting together everything you’ll see. Matt Hyland edited and the results are superb. We’re just 7 days away from the otherworldly. https://t.co/GCvgu1C1Of
The upcoming solar eclipse path on April 8th was Trump+6.8. Biden won the TX, NY, and VT portions while Trump won all the other states. It includes several large cities including Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Buffalo, and Rochester. https://t.co/f9vLARlJoI
Eclipse-viewing chances in Dallas-Fort Worth area ‘not looking good,’ weather service says https://t.co/sThHR7ldSt
So, due to the future forecast, I am now debating where to watch the upcoming solar eclipse, although the cloud forecast is still a ways out. My original spot was in Waco, Texas, but the future cloud cast is showing more clouds than blue skies. Where should I go next if I have to…
How will Teslas, EVs be impacted by Texas' total solar eclipse? 🤔 https://t.co/iFsOVPFMRn
The #TotalSolarEclipse is almost here! Scientists are gearing up to witness this celestial event, hoping to uncover new insights into the sun.☀️🌑 Understanding the sun is crucial—it powers everything, even our weather and climate. Astrophysicist Dr. @PaulMattSutter explains: https://t.co/Hqlwla4KLJ
It's still over a week away, but as of right now, the odds of having a clear sky on the day of the total solar eclipse aren't high. https://t.co/wzr6AfrFjt
As die-hard astronomy fans prepare to flock to regions in the path of totality for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, food and beverage fans can snag special promotions. https://t.co/KN17Jeg9Nu
Bill Nye the Science Guy heads to Texas for total solar eclipse 🤩 https://t.co/An5VinImxD
The upcoming solar eclipse "will likely mean crowded parking lots at airports and long lines at security checkpoints," Marisa Garcia, a senior contributor at Forbes, told CBS News. https://t.co/HEpYnThhFh
The Solar Eclipse Will Bring Darkness. Cities Expect Big Spending, Too. https://t.co/rFSIJZpz55
The total solar eclipse coming to North America is likely to be one of the most photographed events of the year, and an Associated Press chief photographer has a few tips to make it memorable. https://t.co/mzNULlJBZI
Fantastic resource for tracking cloud cover forecasts for the eclipse. https://t.co/hHtEbTcZch
Over 40 million people are in the path of totality for next week's total solar eclipse, with millions more expected to travel to the path. https://t.co/dDB6LJZ6jQ
Where to watch the solar eclipse in Arizona: A guide to planetariums, observatories https://t.co/RqtEQO58oW
Looking for solar eclipse glasses? Here's where you can get them. https://t.co/4zhjNmNFSo
With Erie, Pennsylvania in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on April 8, an estimated quarter of a million people are expected to travel to the lakeside city. https://t.co/k4KRbtg47W
You're looking at NBM ensemble average cloud cover for the early afternoon of April 8th (with the totality path added). Still 8 days out, a precise cloud cover forecast isn't realistic. Instead, this can be used for general leans toward cloudy/clear. Blue is better. Great site… https://t.co/QfQzP42Vlw
Dallas preparing for increase in visitors for total solar eclipse https://t.co/p85oO8fgSn
Science 4 Everyone: @RyanMiller_WX dives into the mechanics of a solar eclipse ahead of April 8. https://t.co/1HObm7KNWQ
The countdown is on! A total solar eclipse will make its way over parts of Texas in 7 days and you won't want to miss it! CBS News Texas Meteorologist @cbs11jeffrey says the odds of one being in your own backyard is once in 375 years! https://t.co/jlaH6qOTfe
Where to find solar eclipse glasses in Dallas-Fort Worth before April 8′s total eclipse https://t.co/Bya0JMF7VT
A total solar eclipse will move across the U.S. But, will you be able to see it in Southern California? Sort of! Here's what you need to know: https://t.co/FURZLHt1x4
With the solar eclipse just 8 days away, ABC News’ @Morganorwood breaks down the special eclipse glasses needed to safely view and enjoy the celestial phenomenon. 🌑🌞 https://t.co/YD4wjPFcOz
These interactive maps provide a closer look at which U.S. cities are on the eclipse's path, when the totality will reach them and how long the darkness will last. https://t.co/kgycSuRYyp https://t.co/WCCymEt6XP
Will the 2024 solar eclipse be visible in Arizona? How storms could impact viewing https://t.co/kpEbiSMLdt
Texas will fall in the 2024 total solar eclipse's path of totality. The rare phenomenon won't be visible in the United States for another 20 years. https://t.co/TPUn4RWBlo
ECLIPSE FORECAST For Florida, appears drier air will be in place on April 8th for the eclipse. However, an onshore wind out of the east could allow for some lower cumulus clouds that may disrupt viewing. This could change, so check back in! #flwx https://t.co/8PSWpGGY42
Who else will be in or near Austin, Texas next week for the eclipse?
Is your state on the eclipse's path of totality? https://t.co/CwCKNBoe20 https://t.co/45HGFKvSNP
It's not just an historic sky show for Americans in the path of the total eclipse of the sun. NASA says this is also a serious scientific event. https://t.co/9PGnrpdMwn
https://t.co/YWULrpFyLd Alert: April 8th.....Residents in the United States are being warned to stock up on food, water and fuel. Many states within the solar eclipse's path of totality have issued warnings in the weeks leading up to the astronomical phenomenon. On April 8,… https://t.co/OyM5U69vIR
Explained: #NASA to launch three sounding rockets into April #SolarEclipse. Why? https://t.co/uF1uVjziuC https://t.co/vnNPz1zG6g
On Aug. 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse sliced from coast to coast across the Lower 48, darkening skies from Oregon to South Carolina. Here’s why the eclipse this year will be better: https://t.co/wUkJVJPHEM
CBP issues travel alert for the total solar eclipse https://t.co/dftm2DnD1h
Perot Museum holding events, educating public before April 8 total solar eclipse https://t.co/AYPvykNZJi
Five reasons why the April 8 solar #eclipse will be BETTER than 2017 one: 1.) Most dynamic corona possible 2.) Bigger, darker shadow w/more stars 3.) More people in path 4.) Longer duration! Up to 4 min 28 sec vs. 2 min 40 sec 5.) More dramatic arrival https://t.co/cTpLLTUDrB
** Redesigned eclipse weather forecast page ** I redesigned my #Eclipse2024 page along with new maps, including the National Blend of Models (NBM), and a proxy for obtaining better cloud forecasts from the GEFS and EPS ensembles. Check it out below! https://t.co/ygXzAsUc6N https://t.co/v74erZO3Eh
Save the date: April 8, 2024! The Moon's shadow will be sweeping across North & Central America, casting a magical spell of darknes during a total solar eclipse This map shows the path across the U.S. (Credit: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio) https://t.co/yame1laRFk
From tall tales and folklore to today’s hard science, the solar eclipse has fascinated and terrified humans for thousands of years. 🌑 Astrophysicist Dr. @PaulMattSutter takes us on a whirlwind tour of eclipse history, from ancient to modern times. #TotalSolarEclipse https://t.co/JMnXWlqujZ
.@TexasScience graduate students Jarrod Bianco and Maile Marriott have a unique opportunity to study the upcoming eclipse: https://t.co/SxjHicKgFD https://t.co/bOfCloTD66
Some Central Texas roads could be jampacked with eclipse watchers on April 8. If the last total solar eclipse in the U.S. is any indication, the gridlock could be historic. https://t.co/bckYpNQ6Io
Are you planning on traveling to see the solar eclipse in April? Here's what you need to know, according to the experts https://t.co/qKDKG57xdX
Here are some event options before, during and after the solar eclipse. READ MORE: https://t.co/0zs5zHEfVz
#Eclipse2024 ~Totality Times~ San Antonio_1:29 to 1:34 CDT Dallas_1:41 to 1:44 CDT Little Rock_1:51 to 1:54 CDT Paducah_2:01 to 2:02 CDT Indianapolis_3:06 to 3:10 EDT Cleveland_3:14 to 3:17 EDT Buffalo_3:18 to 3:22 EDT Burlington_3:26 to 3:29 EDT Caribou_3:32 to 3:34 EDT
How to Find the Best Eclipse Viewing Spot Near You - WSJ https://t.co/AafedGqvOW
Will the weather effect eclipse viewing? Here's an early look. https://t.co/0ZemMe6Jzb
The countdown to the total solar eclipse is on. We are only 9 days away from the rare celestial event, so here is the forecast for the big event. https://t.co/H1Q4zh3SnY
18z Eclipse Monday. Looks like a lack of clouds in a lot of places https://t.co/4YlZbDmkGT
Austin airport prepares for heavy traffic ahead of total solar eclipse https://t.co/idCIdX0vsQ
The Virginia Department of Transportation is reminding travelers to keep their eyes on the road ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8. https://t.co/EDZnhY4nhr
Are you trying to find the best place to view the coming solar eclipse? Here’s a tool that can help you explore sky conditions across the U.S. to find the best cloud-free spots https://t.co/hWbcvHfEZK https://t.co/hWbcvHfEZK
Are you as excited as @NASA about the Total #SolarEclipse? There's a lot of cool science going on behind the scenes in addition to this being a possible once-in-a-lifetime experience for those in the path of totality! @SenBillNelson @JimFree @KellyKorreck #SolarEclipse2024 https://t.co/GpqKLRogxQ
Latest eclipse cloud cover forecast continues to favor Northeast over Texas for sunshine -- opposite of what's typical. That said, forecast could change. You can check out predicted cloud cover for hundreds of locations during eclipse at this link ⬇️ https://t.co/DjQxiB7mHW https://t.co/j39ncCmjYY
The cloud cover forecast for the eclipse is high-stakes, but let's not overreact over 216 hour guidance. As far as I know, computer models haven't improved exponentially in the past week
The city is in the path of totality, where the moon will entirely block the sun's rays for a few minutes. https://t.co/2yASQxXXUW
In case you missed it: • Solar eclipse on April 8th • NASA is firing 3 rockets at it • A "Devil Comet" will be visible during it • They’re turning on CERN on for first time since 2022 the same day • "Celestial explosion will briefly create new star in skies" Crazy week! https://t.co/Ma9YXo3bWm
In case you missed it: • Solar eclipse on April 8th • NASA is firing 3 rockets at it • A "Devil Comet" will be visible during it • They’re turning on CERN on for first time since 2022 the same day • "Celestial explosion will briefly create new star in skies" Crazy times! https://t.co/MG0DudqRL6
Prepare for traffic jams: April 8 total solar eclipse will likely cause delays in Dallas https://t.co/qpyE11LaGv
Viral TikTok video warns Texans of the 2017 eclipse chaos https://t.co/hGO4KKeTMo
A warning to those along the path of totality: “Stock up, get ready, prepare to hunker down.” #TheGreatAmericanEclipse https://t.co/1sJz22xoZP
Total #SolarEclipse 2024: How to watch the rare celestial event safely, avoid fake eclipse glasses in US https://t.co/LoswpOJ6GM https://t.co/V23F4Sf2QE
On April 8, get front-row seats to the #totalsolareclipse sweeping across the U.S.! Join NSF for a day of free, fun, and educational eclipse activities and events! 😎 For more: https://t.co/WokqOShm8x 📸:Miloslav Druckmüller & Peter Aniol https://t.co/60uE3IAfaL
Inside ten days to eclipse time! Cloud climatology is still a good viewability guide, but forecasts are becoming more useful which each passing cycle... and the early data for the Cape Fear Region is encouraging. https://t.co/8CWpcqIu3D