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TEXAS TOTALITY! A RARE AND SPECTACULAR EVENT
In the span of 6 months, two solar eclipses criss-crossed Texas! Rare and spectacular, these events were possibly a once in a lifetime occurrence.
On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse began over the Pacific Ocean reaching the USA at Oregon. After passing through California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico, the path of annular solar eclipse bisected Texas. People near the middle of the path of the annular solar eclipse saw the dramatic view of the Sun as a brilliant "ring of fire" for nearly five minutes.
On April 8, 2024, the total solar eclipse first touched the Pacific coast of Mexico at Mazatlan. After racing across Mexico, the total solar eclipse first darkened Texas at Eagle Pass. People near the middle of the path of the total solar eclipse enjoyed an astounding duration of over four minutes, nearly twice the duration of totality as the August 21, 2017 eclipse. Many who saw totality in 2017 agreed that it was a unique and exceptionally beautiful life experience. Texas was uniquely situated for this repeat experience.
TWO GREAT NORTH AMERICAN ECLIPSES
WHAT WAS THE 2023 ANNULAR ECLIPSE?
On October 14, 2023, the moon passed between the Earth and the sun, creating a shadow on many parts of the planet's surface. Unlike a total solar eclipse, this celestial event only partially covered the sun, creating a "ring of fire" around the moon at certain locations. This is why it's called an annular eclipse.
WHAT WAS THE 2024 TOTAL ECLIPSE?
At the beginning of the eclipse, we saw the full sun. The next stage is first contact, when the shadow of the moon began to “touch” the edge of the solar disk. As the moon’s shadow covered more of the sun, it became a partial eclipse. Second contact happened when the moon almost completely blocked the sun, right before totality. Finally, totality occured when the sun was completely blocked except for the shining corona at the edges. Third contact happened when the moon’s shadow began to uncover the sun as the “diamond ring” of the corona disappeared and the sun reemerged. A few minutes after this, the eclipse ended and sunlight was fully restored.
PATH OF TOTALITY
Some parts of Texas were prime viewing spots for the total solar eclipse when the moon entirely blocked the sun. This took place on April 8, 2024, when the solar eclipse was visible across parts of 13 states. Texas experienced the most prolonged duration, whereas Maine had the shortest time. Texans were the first to view the total solar eclipse as the sky became dark for several minutes. They also had the added advantage of viewing the sun’s corona. The path of totality covered a massive area as the eclipse crossed through three of the largest cities in Texas: namely, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin.
PRECISE TIME THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE HAPPENED IN TEXAS
At exactly 12:10 pm, Texans experienced the eclipse. Totality began at around 1:27 pm until 1:49 pm. At 3:06 pm, the solar eclipse exited the state. In cities like San Antonio, Austin and Fort Worth, totality lasted around two minutes. Totality lasted 4 minutes 24 seconds in Fredericksburg, Texas. The moon’s shadow traveled approximately 478 miles in about 17 minutes, 30 seconds at an average speed of 1,641 miles per hour from the Mexico-Texas border to the Texas-Oklahoma border.
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