On Monday, a total solar eclipse was observed across much of Texas, captivating residents and potentially hundreds of thousands of visitors. The astronomical event saw the moon completely blocking the sun, affecting an estimated 12.8 million Texans in a swath from Eagle Pass to Texarkana. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in Austin, with Class A-2024, along with other observers in cities like Dallas, took a moment to witness the rare occurrence, marking it as a significant sight.
A total solar eclipse cut across much of Texas on Monday, with the moon completely blocking the sun for 12.8 million Texans – and potentially hundreds of thousands of visitors – in cities spanning from Eagle Pass to Texarkana. View more here: https://t.co/yL9VGrFF77 https://t.co/2X2E9SB4tk
"It's happening!" This was the moment the solar eclipse passed over Dallas, Texas. https://t.co/hPbzw91gfP
So awesome!!!!! Totality! Don’t worry I was looking at the eclipse! #Dallas #Texas #solareclipse https://t.co/jLdulqfTix
It's a total #eclipse! What a sight to see: Class A-2024 took a moment to enjoy today's solar eclipse at DPS headquarters in Austin. #SolarEclipse2024 https://t.co/2rwsT16zbp
A total solar eclipse will cut across much of Texas on Monday, with the moon completely blocking the sun for 12.8 million Texans from Eagle Pass to Texarkana. https://t.co/AKC8NNQCbZ