Solar Eclipse

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After months of anticipation, including a massive influx of tourists into the Lone Star State, 2024’s total solar eclipse is finally here. From when and how to view it safely, to what kind of traffic to expect, to how animals might respond, here’s your complete rundown of all things eclipse.

Right now, there's limited research about how solar eclipses affect animal behavior, but scientists hope to gather more data on April 8.

Austinites practicing in the spiritual realm believe the eclipse is a rare opportunity for personal growth — if you know how to take advantage of it. Some said the impact is even greater if you’re in the path of totality.

Tourists will open their wallets as they flood the Hill Country to view the eclipse. But how cities will handle the crowds depends a lot on the size and planning that has taken place until now.

One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history.”

Many Indigenous tribes have stories about what is happening during an eclipse event.

Get ready for April 8 with this guide on totality timing, changes in weather and animal behavior, and more.