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The 2024 Solar Eclipse by the numbers. Did you see it?
Read full article: The 2024 Solar Eclipse by the numbers. Did you see it?The 2024 Solar Eclipse! 🌑✨ The rare celestial event was visible across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. With a duration of up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds, it was a breathtaking sight for many! Did you get a chanced to see it? Let us know in the comments. #SolarEclipse2024 #CelestialWonder #MustSeeEvent
TxDOT shares driving safety tips for those headed to see Great Texas Eclipse
Read full article: TxDOT shares driving safety tips for those headed to see Great Texas EclipseIf you're headed to get an ideal view of the path of totality, TxDOT is giving drivers a couple of tips to keep you safe on the roadways.
It doesn’t look good for Houston’s chances of viewing the total solar eclipse; Here’s what we know
Read full article: It doesn’t look good for Houston’s chances of viewing the total solar eclipse; Here’s what we knowThe total solar eclipse is set to pay a visit to the United States with parts of Texas being in the path of totality on Monday. Unfortunately, it looks like many parts of the state, including the Houston area, will be dealing with widespread cloud cover at the same time the eclipse is scheduled to start.
Missing eclipse glasses? Check out how you can create your own viewers before the solar eclipse Monday
Read full article: Missing eclipse glasses? Check out how you can create your own viewers before the solar eclipse MondayWith simple materials such as a cereal box, aluminum foil, and paper, you can create your own eye protection to see the solar eclipse on April 8.
Why has the National Guard been deployed to Texas for the upcoming Solar Eclipse? TikTok user explains
Read full article: Why has the National Guard been deployed to Texas for the upcoming Solar Eclipse? TikTok user explainsThe upcoming solar eclipse has captured the attention of many across the United States, with thousands expected to come to Texas for a good view.
Will solar eclipse impact Texas power grid? Here’s how ERCOT is preparing
Read full article: Will solar eclipse impact Texas power grid? Here’s how ERCOT is preparingAs the solar eclipse approaches, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas is gearing up with strategic planning and tools to maintain Texas’ power grid balance.
Insiders, enter to win a 25-pack of eclipse glasses before the April 8 solar event over Texas
Read full article: Insiders, enter to win a 25-pack of eclipse glasses before the April 8 solar event over TexasAfter a week of meeting KPRC 2 Insiders around town during our Spring Break Solar Blast week, the fun continues with a chance for Insiders to enter to win enough glasses to outfit their family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers!
KPRC 2’s Spring Break Solar Blast; where to join us to grab free eclipse glasses
Read full article: KPRC 2’s Spring Break Solar Blast; where to join us to grab free eclipse glassesThe KPRC 2 team, along with our friends at Houston Camera Exchange, will be out at different spots all week handing out solar eclipse glasses.
Insider captures incredible photos past eclipses, hopes to do so again in April
Read full article: Insider captures incredible photos past eclipses, hopes to do so again in AprilAs is the case with others around the country, Barham is gearing up to try and photograph a historic eclipse that is set to hit North America on April 8.
Insiders, get your eclipse glasses during KPRC 2′s Spring Break Solar Blast!
Read full article: Insiders, get your eclipse glasses during KPRC 2′s Spring Break Solar Blast!KPRC 2 Insiders can get geared up for the April 8 big solar event during spring break week (March 11 - 15). Our team will be at several popular spring break stops with eclipse glasses on hand. The first 1,000 KPRC 2 Insiders to stop by our tent each day will get two pairs of eclipse glasses.
Solar eclipse glasses: What you need to know about the special glasses if you plan to catch a glimpse
Read full article: Solar eclipse glasses: What you need to know about the special glasses if you plan to catch a glimpseDuring the annular solar eclipse of 2023, the moon is closest to the earth and the moon is 400 times smaller than the sun, but the sun is 400 times farther away; because of this, you will get a perfect shadow of the moon going in between us and the sun.
One year away from the great Texas solar eclipse: Why you should not be in Houston on that day
Read full article: One year away from the great Texas solar eclipse: Why you should not be in Houston on that dayThe total solar eclipse is a sight like none you've ever experienced. The eclipse will move right over the state but you don't want to be in Houston watching it.
The eclipsed Eclipse
Read full article: The eclipsed EclipseCan you remember the fanfare of the August 2017 Full Solar Eclipse that crossed the country from northwest to southeast? Not since June 8, 1918 had such a celestial event occurred in the United States! We had a partial glimpse here in Houston that Monday afternoon of August 21st as you can see from the cover photo above: three meteorologists walk into an eclipse....below is the “path of total darkness”:
Did you see it? Longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years graces the skies of Houston
Read full article: Did you see it? Longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years graces the skies of HoustonKPRC 2 is carrying a livestream early Friday morning of the highly-anticipated partial lunar eclipse (the livestream will be right here in this story), but there are plenty of other places to spy the event called a penumbra.