April 8, 2024 will be an unforgettable day for many people in North America, as the shadow of a total solar eclipse will bisect the continent like a black marker line. The sight of a total solar eclipse, when viewed on the line of totality (meaning where the sun is fully eclipsed by the Moon), is often touted as one of the most transcendent experiences a human being can have. They are also relatively rare, with about one a year or less and only in very small portions of the planet.
The experience will be disappointing if it is overcast when it is time for the total solar eclipse — meaning that you have to cross-check travel plans with historical weather reports.
