Total Eclipse Of The Sun Set For April 8
A total eclipse of the sun is set to appear in the skies April 8, beginning in Texas at 1:27 pm CDT and ending in Maine at 3:35 pm EDT. The last solar eclipse visible over the U.S. was in 2017, and it won’t occur in such an accessible fashion again until 2024.
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Despite modern technology, the sun’s radius is difficult to measure. New data shows that the sun is a tad bigger than previously thought.
These new calculations have slightly shifted the solar eclipse’s path of totality — just a week before the event.
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Expert John Irwin has recently published a new map with updated lines for the April 8 solar eclipse, Forbes reports.
The red line shows the original path of totality, while the orange line represents the path updated with the new data.
A red arrow indicates a loss in the path of totality, and a green arrow shows a gain.
Here’s what you need to know:
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Updated total solar eclipse path of totality
Path of totality extends to McKinney Falls State Park in Austin
Though Austin-Bergstrom International Airport still remains outside the path of totality, McKinney Falls State Park is now included.
San Antonio’s metro area to see more total darkness
The path of totality has widened to include slightly more of San Antonio’s metropolitan area.
Denton loses part of the path of totality
Residents of Denton were originally advised to travel southeast to the southern half of Lewisville Lake, but now they might need to go farther to be within the path of totality.
Solar eclipse map: Path of totality in Texas
The map below is based on data from NASA, NOAA and the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies to show eclipse times, peak sun coverage and likely levels of cloudiness during the solar eclipse April 8.
Daisy Hips is a science communicator who brings the wonders of the natural world to readers. Her articles explore breakthroughs in various scientific disciplines, from space exploration to environmental conservation. Daisy is also an advocate for science education and enjoys stargazing in her spare time.
