Total Solar Eclipse 2024: A Cosmic Spectacle

Mark Your Calendars: Monday, April 8, 2024

Get ready for a celestial event of a lifetime as a total solar eclipse graces North America, creating an awe-inspiring display in the sky. Here’s everything you need to know:
What is a Solar Eclipse? A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon positions itself between the Sun and Earth, obscuring the Sun’s face completely. The path of totality, where the Sun’s corona becomes visible, will traverse over the South Pacific Ocean, Mexico, the United States, Canada, and finally exit over the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland.

 

 

Path of the Eclipse Over North Shore (Lago Vista, Jonestown, Point Venture):
Duration: 2 hours, 40 minutes, 46 seconds
Duration of Totality: 3 minutes, 31 seconds

  • Partial Eclipse Begins 12:17:22 p.m.
  • Totality Begins: 1:35:21 p.m.
  • Maximum Totality: 1:37:07 p.m.
  • Total Ends: 1:38:52 p.m.
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 2:58:08 p.m.

For detailed timings and more information, visit https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/@4704276?iso=20240408

Safety First: Remember, it’s crucial to observe safety measures during a solar eclipse. Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection. Utilize eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer for safe viewing. If you’re using optical devices like cameras or binoculars, ensure they have special-purpose solar filters. The easiest way to view the partial solar eclipse will be with our ISO-certified-safe eclipse glasses, and SUNoculars, available here. For more instruction on safely viewing the eclipse, visit the American Astronomical Society’s authoritative site, eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety

Eclipse Celebrations & Viewing Locations: CLICK HERE to view our Calendar of events. Stay tuned for updates on local eclipse celebrations and viewing locations. Check back closer to the event for detailed information and join us in witnessing this cosmic spectacle.
Let’s come together for an extraordinary experience as the North Shore becomes a stage for the dance of the celestial bodies. See you under the eclipse!
Other resources:
eclipse2024.org
Eclipse America 2024 | Solar Eclipse Across America (aas.org)
Reference: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/@4704276?iso=20240408
Hill Country Alliance: https://hillcountryalliance.org/eclipse/