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Excitement Builds For Rare Coast-To-Coast Solar Eclipse

Motorists traveling toward Austin, Texas are reminded of Monday's eclipse and the possibility of traffic delays Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Austin. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Eclipse spectators from three countries are eagerly anticipating the total solar eclipse set to occur on Monday, stretching from Mexico's Pacific beaches to Canada's Atlantic shores, with 15 U.S. states in its path. This coast-to-coast phenomenon is a rare event, with North America not expected to witness another one for 21 years.

Excitement is palpable as people gather in various locations, hoping for clear skies despite forecasts predicting cloudy conditions along most of the eclipse's route. In Mesquite, Texas, locals and visitors are preparing to witness the spectacle, with some traveling thousands of miles to be in the path of totality.

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