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The best places to watch the total solar eclipse in the Austin area

Central Texas will be in the path of totality for the April 8 eclipse. Central Texas will be in the path of totality for the April 8 eclipse, marking the first time in over 140 years that the Austin area has been in this way. To celebrate, there are are dozens of watch parties and eclipse-themed events planned across Central Texas. Several parks will be directly in the eclipse's path for varying lengths of time, making them ideal locations for spectators. Outside of the KVUE viewing area, you can also catch the eclipse in Lampasas County.

The best places to watch the total solar eclipse in the Austin area

Опубликовано : месяц назад от Morgan McGrath в World

Central Texas will be in the path of totality for the April 8 eclipse.

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Now, for the first time in more than 140 years, the Austin area will be in the path of totality for sky-watching event. To celebrate, there are dozens of watch parties and other eclipse-themed events scheduled across Central Texas.

Central Texas cities in the path of totality

Plenty of local parks will be in the path of totality for varying lengths of time, making them perfect places to watch the moon take over. Here are a few parks that will be in the path and how long they're expected to be dark, according to the City of Austin.

Finally, if you're hoping to catch the eclipse a little outside the KVUE viewing area, you can look to the skies of Lampasas County at these locations:

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