Great Solar Eclipse Freaking Texas Out More Than Black Country Music!

Experience nature’s greatest sight — a total eclipse of the Sun! On April 8, 2024, the shadow of the Moon crossed Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This spectacular total solar eclipse amazed many millions of people. This was to be a record-setting astronomical event.

The spectacle is expected to draw crowds from around the nation as people head to areas in the path of totality to witness the eclipse. Texas officials have voiced concerns about stretched public safety resources, "enormous strain" on local hospitals and congested roadways.

The decrease in solar radiation during an eclipse can also lead to cooling of the upper atmosphere. This cooling can affect the temperature structure of the ionosphere, potentially causing changes in ionospheric densities and altitudes.