DALLAS — Clouds could spoil views of the total solar eclipse in Texas and other places along its path in North America, according to Saturday’s forecast, and meteorologists are forecasting this weekend ahead of Monday’s total solar eclipse. is being fine-tuned.
DALLAS — Clouds may impair views. total solar eclipse Saturday’s forecast calls for Texas and other locations along the North American road.
Meteorologists are fine-tuning their forecasts this weekend ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse, as spectators search for the best spots to block out the sun for a few minutes and view the moon.
“Most areas of Texas are not very suitable for viewing the eclipse,” National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Oravec said Saturday.
The best way to see clear skies is from northern New England to Canada.
Rebecca Ammann traveled from Chicago to Dallas thinking Texas had the best chance of seeing the eclipse.
“I’m definitely nervous,” Aman said, but “I’m trying to enjoy the whole weekend and stay positive.”
The weather service is Post solar eclipse updates through the weekend
Where else can you see clouds?
Clouds could also reduce visibility in parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Oravec said there may be a clear section from northern Arkansas to central Indiana, but there is still a lot of uncertainty about that stretch.
“If there are going to be clouds, expect to see some clouds in the sky,” Oravec said. “The higher the cloud, the better. You can see through it.”
Oravec himself reserved three spots. He abandoned Texas and Rochester, New York, choosing to go to Indianapolis from his home in Maryland.
The National Weather Service warns that severe thunderstorms will develop across the Southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley Monday night and Tuesday, making travel difficult after the eclipse.
of road in pitch darkness It extends from Mexico and Texas to Maine and parts of Canada.
How can I safely view a solar eclipse?
If clouds are out of the way, the viewer is on track wearing solar eclipse glasses The moon slowly begins to cover the sun until it is completely blocked. A dark age called totalityduring which the temperature drops and the sun’s corona becomes visible.
During totality, when the sun is completely hidden, there is no problem even if you take off your glasses and look with the naked eye. However, certified eclipse glasses before and after are essential to avoid eye damage.
For safe viewing, cameras, binoculars and telescopes must be equipped with special solar filters.
How can I see a solar eclipse if it’s cloudy or rainy?
The total solar eclipse can still be viewed online.
An Associated Press reporter will also be there. live broadcast Starting at 10 a.m. ET, watch the eclipse from across the road with views from Mazatlan, Mexico and other locations.
NASA streams telescope view of the sun It will be broadcast on NASA TV starting at 1pm EDT.
of Exploratorium museum, date and time and slow The day of the solar eclipse will also be broadcast.
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Associated Press writer Aditi Ramakrishnan contributed to this report.
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Stephanie Nano and Mary Conlon, Associated Press
