Are you ready for the April 8 total solar eclipse? With just a few weeks left, it’s time to choose your viewing location along the path that stretches across North America. Whether you’re on land, at sea, or in the air, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
The eclipse will begin on Mexico’s Pacific coast in the morning, then travel diagonally across the U.S. from Texas to Maine before exiting in eastern Canada by late afternoon. The rest of the continent will experience a partial eclipse.
Weather will play a crucial role, and spring weather can be unpredictable along the path. However, retired Canadian meteorologist Jay Anderson suggests that Mexico and Texas offer the best chances of clear skies.
Anderson has analyzed satellite data from the past 20 years to determine the likelihood of cloudy weather on eclipse days. In addition to Mexico and Texas, he has identified other promising spots along the path of totality, particularly around the Great Lakes.
2024-03-03 18:00:04
Original from phys.org
