A total Solar Eclipse [this] April 8 2024 will cross 13 US States: Which ones are on the path?
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By De'Anthony Taylor and Brian Curtis - 27 Mar 24
"Imagine witnessing a total solar eclipse a staggering 10 times in your lifetime.
For Laverne Biser, a 105-year-old man from Fort Worth, this dream has become a reality.
With a passion for chasing solar phenomena and capturing the perfect shot, Biser's story is nothing short of extraordinary.
As a dedicated woodworker, Biser is no stranger to craftsmanship. His garage is filled with an array of tools, each carefully utilized in the construction and tinkering of telescopes.
"This motor there drives it. It'll follow the stars. It follows it," he explained, showcasing his intricate creations.
Biser meticulously prepares for each eclipse. He spends countless hours perfecting his equipment and meticulously plans the best spot to capture the celestial event.
Biser's journey began as a young boy on his family farm in Ohio, where his fascination with celestial events first ignited.
Now, as he gears up for his 10th total solar eclipse, to be witnessed in North Texas, Biser's enthusiasm shows no signs
of waning.
His only concern? The possibility of obstructive clouds that could mar the view.
[This] month, Mr. Biser plans to gather with his family at his daughter's home in Plano to witness this awe-inspiring event".
Works Cited: 105yr Texas Man Plans To Chase His 10th Total Solar Eclipse
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...and of course a 'bi-product' of this event is; 
"Equivalent to having 50 Super Bowls”: The staggering — and lucrative — scale of eclipse tourism"
By Li Zhou - Vox - 4 Apr 24
"More people will travel for this event than for one of the country’s biggest games [WOW!!!]".
"The biggest US travel event of this year might not be Taylor Swift’s sold-out concert tour or a long-awaited March Madness face-off.
Instead, it could well be the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, which could see as many as 4 million people in the US journeying to view it.
This year’s total solar eclipse is particularly special for the US: Although the phenomenon happens globally every 18 months, this one will be visible across a huge swath of the country, making witnessing it more accessible. Plus, the eclipse is expected to last longer than the prior one did in 2017, adding to its allure.
When it comes to the scale of travel we can expect, it’s “equivalent to having 50 Super Bowls simultaneously from Texas to Maine,” says Michael Zeiler, who helps run the Great American Eclipse website.
Such tourism is set to generate upward of $1 billion ["cha-ching"!!!
] in revenue across numerous cities, from Austin, Texas, to Rochester, New York. These cities will all be prime places to see the eclipse, which will be fully visible in parts of the southern US, the Midwest, and New England.
Hotels and campgrounds in places where the full eclipse will be visible have long been sold out, with tens of thousands of visitors expected to flock to these cities.
“This is likely going to be the single biggest tourism event we’ve ever had,” Michael Pakko, a University of Arkansas economist, tells the Washington Post, regarding the more than $100 million in revenue the state is expecting. Towns and businesses are also going all out by investing in eclipse music festivals, theme park rides, and viewing parties.
Those traveling for this year’s eclipse join a long tradition of eclipse-chasers, who’ve been in awe of these events and who revel in sharing this communal experience.
The rarity of such phenomena and the opportunity to enjoy them simultaneously with others bolsters their draw, experts say.
The interest in eclipse tourism also comes as people’s willingness to travel has rebounded following the pandemic.
Read More: This Solar Eclipse is Big Money $$$$
"A solar eclipse is like a shadow dancing with the sun". CBJ 
"Equivalent to having 50 Super Bowls”: The staggering — and lucrative — scale of eclipse tourism"
By Li Zhou - Vox - 4 Apr 24
"More people will travel for this event than for one of the country’s biggest games [WOW!!!]".
"The biggest US travel event of this year might not be Taylor Swift’s sold-out concert tour or a long-awaited March Madness face-off.
Instead, it could well be the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, which could see as many as 4 million people in the US journeying to view it.
This year’s total solar eclipse is particularly special for the US: Although the phenomenon happens globally every 18 months, this one will be visible across a huge swath of the country, making witnessing it more accessible. Plus, the eclipse is expected to last longer than the prior one did in 2017, adding to its allure.
When it comes to the scale of travel we can expect, it’s “equivalent to having 50 Super Bowls simultaneously from Texas to Maine,” says Michael Zeiler, who helps run the Great American Eclipse website.
Such tourism is set to generate upward of $1 billion ["cha-ching"!!!
“This is likely going to be the single biggest tourism event we’ve ever had,” Michael Pakko, a University of Arkansas economist, tells the Washington Post, regarding the more than $100 million in revenue the state is expecting. Towns and businesses are also going all out by investing in eclipse music festivals, theme park rides, and viewing parties.
Those traveling for this year’s eclipse join a long tradition of eclipse-chasers, who’ve been in awe of these events and who revel in sharing this communal experience.
The rarity of such phenomena and the opportunity to enjoy them simultaneously with others bolsters their draw, experts say.
The interest in eclipse tourism also comes as people’s willingness to travel has rebounded following the pandemic.
Read More: This Solar Eclipse is Big Money $$$$
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At 93%, all we really had was like it was overcast, and some very weird shadows
On the path of totality in Central NY. It was pretty neat, got really dark for a minute and a half.
While I could have viewed what there was out my front door, it clouded up just in time to cover any glimpse of the eclipse.
I've seen 99%, 98% and 90% eclipses.
None of those were any more interesting than a cloudy day.
Today, I saw 89 seconds of totality in Syracuse.
It was completely obscured by clouds.
Even so, it was much cooler than the partial eclipses
because it really was like night time.
It was midnight dark for a minute and a half
followed by a rapid return to daylight.
In the path of totality in Texas. Watched from the backyard and it was amazing! Not a good pic from the phone.
And we saw about four minutes of it in Dallas. We were worried that the clouds would hide it but they obligingly stepped aside to let us watch. We didn't get real darkness, just the dull light of a heavily clouded sky. I got one picture during totality showing both the Sun and Venus; Jupiter was also visible on the other side of the Sun during totality. I could see one reddish spark on the lower side, and I've seen pictures showing more. I've now seen one total, one annular and a large number of partial eclipses.
simon1
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I traveled quite a bit to see it...all the way to the step on my front porch. I guess the $4.00 glasses I bought (tested them the other day and they work) was worth it. From crescent to total to crescent. Grandma cat was a little confused and cows at the ranches next to me started bellowing, but it didn't seem to faze the horses.
At 3:23 pm, I took video.
There is daylight to the East
and midnight to the West.
There is daylight to the East
and midnight to the West.
I heard it was hard to see. Rather fuzzy at times. of course some say it was nuts! I think it was ballsy to be out there watching it.
Couple shots my Missus snapped.
Port Dover Ontario.
Port Dover Ontario.
The simple safe
way to view the sun, reflected in a bowl of water.
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