How to get the best view of the solar eclipse
Where will the eclipse be in the sky? Here are some tips, tricks, and tools to help you figure it out ahead of time so you can get the best view.
Solar eclipse countdown: What to know with 1 week to go
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is now just a few days away. Millions of people will be able to step outside and see a very rare spectacle: The moon moving in front of the sun, either partially or completely blocking its light.
Solar eclipse 2024: Last minute plans
Many places are already booked but it might not be too late. FOX Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan takes a look.
Leander business to hold eclipse fundraiser
When central Texas has its eyes on the sky next Monday for the total solar eclipse, a group from Leander will be using the rare event to shine a light on a local family.
Solar eclipse: Leander watch party will raise money for toddler with kidney transplant
A group from Leander will be using next week's total solar eclipse to shine a light on a local family whose toddler was diagnosed with final-stage chronic kidney disease.
Flying drones during a solar eclipse: What you need to know
Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.
Solar Eclipse 2024: Fredericksburg hotels almost fully booked
Hotels in Fredericksburg are almost fully booked due to the upcoming total solar eclipse.
Where to find free solar eclipse glasses before April 8
Many stores and businesses are giving away free eclipse glasses ahead of April 8th's total solar eclipse.
Cities have been eclipse-planning for months, ready to capitalize on tourism boom
The eclipse’s path to totality is also a path to profits. Cities along the way have been preparing to capitalize on this event for months – some, even years.
What schools are planning for the eclipse
School districts nationwide are exploring options for students to see the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here's what schools in your area are considering.
NASA to launch rockets into moon’s shadow during April solar eclipse
During the eclipse, three rockets will launch as part of the Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) mission from the NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
105-year-old eclipse buff excited to see his 13th eclipse on April 8
Retired engineer Laverne Biser is an eclipse aficionado. The 105-year-old has seen a dozen of them, and the total solar eclipse on April 8 will be his 13th.
Is looking at an eclipse bad for your eyes?
There are safe ways to view the upcoming total eclipse this April and that is by wearing protective eyewear or using a handheld viewer that has solar filters.
Major grocery chain to close stores during the eclipse
Wegmans plans to close 48 stores in the path of the solar eclipse so that employees can enjoy the rare celestial event.
Solar eclipse 2024: Texas power grid could be impacted
The upcoming solar eclipse could impact the Texas power grid. With the sun essentially blocked out, solar generation will no doubt take a major hit, at least for a little while.
Eloping under the eclipse: Couples to get hitched during rare solar event
Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.
Solar eclipse 2024: We Are Blood asking for donations boost ahead of influx of visitors
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to the Austin area for April's total solar eclipse. We Are Blood is asking for more blood donations in anticipation of the influx of visitors.
Look out for comet, planets during the total solar eclipse
The temporary daytime darkness during the total solar eclipse also provides a good opportunity to observe some planets and even a colorful comet.
FAA issues travel warning ahead of April's total solar eclipse
"Due to the high volume of traffic along the eclipse path, (airport) arrivals can expect lengthy delays during peak traffic periods," the FAA said.
Total solar eclipse forecast: Who has best chance for clear skies on April 8
A clear sky is key to watching the April 8th total solar eclipse.