"This year's total solar eclipse will be at least partially visible to all in the contiguous United States, making it the most accessible eclipse this nation has experienced in this generation," said Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "There is space for everyone to join NASA in experiencing this beautiful amalgamation of our Earth, Sun and Moon in an alignment that will not only lead to new scientific discoveries, but an incredible shared moment of inspiration and awe."
The total solar eclipse will be visible along a narrow band stretching from Texas to Maine in the United States. Outside of this path, people in all 48 contiguous U.S. states will have the opportunity to see a partial eclipse, when the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Learn how to safely view this celestial event on NASA's eclipse website.
NASA is joining with organizations, local governments, universities, science centers, and more for in-person events to engage the public and share the excitement of the solar eclipse. Information about these and additional events is available on NASA's eclipse website.
Location details and information for public and media attendance for select events is below:
Waco, Texas: STEAMclipse festival on April 6For the public: The festival is open to the public, with no registration required.
Events on April 8:
Kerrville, Texas: Kerrville Eclipse Festival at Louise Hays ParkFor the public: Space in the event cannot be reserved and you will not need a ticket to enter. Limited off-site parking will be available to reserve ahead of the eclipse. Details are available online.
For media: Request access online by Thursday, March 28.
Stonewall, Texas: Eclipse viewing at LBJ National Historical ParkFor the public: The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required, but attendance is limited to the first 1,000 cars on April 8. More information is available online.
Austin, Texas: Eclipse viewing at the Austin Central LibraryFor the public: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on April 8, with free public talks, children's activities, and a solar telescope.
Waco, Texas: Eclipse Over Texas: Live From Waco!For the public: Tickets required.
Dallas: Eclipse viewing at the Dallas ArboretumFor the public: Admission tickets are sold out. More information is available online.
Sun, Moon, and You at the Dallas Cotton BowlFor the public: Free tickets required, check back online for more details.
Russellville, Ark.: Eclipse events in multiple locationsFor the public: Many events are free with no registration required; some events require tickets with details available online.
Carbondale, Ill.: Southern Illinois Crossroads Eclipse FestivalFor the public: Tickets are required; information is available online.
Indianapolis: Eclipse viewing at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayFor the public: Tickets are required for guests over 18; information is available online.
Cleveland: Total Eclipse Fest at the Great Lakes Science CenterFor the public: Event is free and open to the public with no registration required; information is available online.
Erie, Pa.: Eclipse viewing at Mercyhurst UniversityFor the public: Event is free and open to the public with no registration required; information is available online.
Niagara Falls, N.Y.: Eclipse events in multiple locationsFor the public: Many events are free and open to the public, and registration may be required based on space constraints. Information is available online.
Houlton, Maine: Eclipse events in multiple locationsFor the public: Eclipse viewing in downtown Houlton on April 8 is free and open to the public.
Washington: Solar Eclipse Festival on the National MallFor the public: Event is free and open to the public with no registration required; information is available online.
To learn more about the total solar eclipse, visit:
go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024
SOURCE NASA
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