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31 Million People To Witness 2024 Solar Eclipse

- People watch the "ring of fire" annular eclipse during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Oct. 14, 2023, in Albuquerque, N.M. From Oregon’s coast to the beaches of Corpus Christi, Texas,

Did you know that even if you do not live in the path of totality, 99% of the country will be able to see at least a partial eclipse? This fascinating phenomenon, as reported by NASA, will be visible in every contiguous state in the US, as well as parts of Alaska and Hawaii.

Every state in the contiguous US will witness the eclipse.
99% of the US will see at least a partial eclipse.
Parts of Alaska and Hawaii will also experience the phenomenon.

Moreover, more people will have the opportunity to witness the eclipse in its totality this year compared to 2017. According to NASA, Monday’s eclipse is expected to pass over more densely populated areas, resulting in a larger number of spectators. The agency estimates that over 31 million people will be in the path of totality in 2024, a significant increase from the approximately 12 million in 2017.

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