Today April 8, North America will be able to watch a total solar eclipse, offering millions the opportunity to experience the phenomenon as the sky turns dark for over four minutes. As the date approaches, NASA revealed the best locations to observe it in the United States.
Nasa offers two feeds to see the 2024 Eclipse:
The Texas Eclipse Festival has been canceled
One of the most massive eclipse-related gatherings of the day has been canceled due to "severe weather forecast" in the area.
Dear Texas Eclipse Guests,
— Texas Eclipse 2024 (@texas_eclipse) April 8, 2024
We regret to inform you of the severe weather forecast, including risks of high winds, tornadic activity, large hail, and thunderstorms for later today, including during the eclipse, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Your safety is our top priority. With the… pic.twitter.com/u43MFrTlNW
The Texas Eclipse Festival, which was expected to receive over 40 thousand people in the town of Burnet, was called off for risks of high winds, tornadic activity, large hail, and thunderstorms.In light of the decision, attendees who had already been enjoying the festival since Friday were asked to leave the premises early "for safety and to beat traffic." The official announcement also promised that festival goers would be receiving an email with a partial refund policy soon.
