The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 is set to cast a spellbinding spectacle across the skies of various Texas towns, including Fort Worth. As celestial enthusiasts eagerly anticipate this rare event, Fort Worth residents can rejoice as their city is positioned right along the impressive 115-mile-wide “path of totality.” This means that at precisely 1:40 p.m., the skies above Fort Worth will begin to darken, heralding the onset of a captivating celestial show that will last for an impressive 2 minutes and 33 seconds.
But Fort Worth isn’t alone in basking in the celestial glory. Other Texan cities like San Antonio, Austin, Waco, and Dallas will also witness this awe-inspiring phenomenon. Dubbed the “Great North American Eclipse,” this celestial journey spans across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It commences at 1:07 p.m. in the coastal Mexican city of Mazatlan, making its grand entrance into the U.S. at 1:27 p.m. in the border town of Eagle Rock, where the eclipse will be at its peak for a remarkable 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
As the eclipse continues its celestial voyage, it bids farewell to the U.S. in Houlton, Maine, at 2:32 p.m. CDT, leaving spectators in awe for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Newfoundland, Canada, will be the final destination of this remarkable spectacle.
While the eclipse will touch 15 U.S. states, Texas stands out as the largest state within its path. However, not all Texas cities will experience the eclipse in its full splendor. Only a select few, including Fort Worth, will witness the eclipse in its entirety, a phenomenon known as 100% magnitude.
For those curious about other Texan cities on the path of totality, here’s a glimpse:
– Eagle Rock: 1:27 p.m., 4 minutes and 24 seconds.
– Uvalde: 1:29 p.m., 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
– Kerrville: 1:32 p.m., 4 minutes and 25 seconds.
– Fredericksburg: 1:32 p.m., 4 minutes and 24 seconds.
– San Antonio: 1:33 p.m., 2 minutes and 3 seconds.
– Marble Falls: 1:34 p.m., 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
– Wimberley: 1:34 p.m., 2 minutes and 2 seconds.
– Georgetown: 1:36 p.m., 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
– Austin: 1:36 p.m., 1 minute and 44 seconds.
– Killeen: 1:36 p.m., 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
– Waco: 1:38 p.m., 4 minutes and 11 seconds.
– Hillsboro: 1:38 p.m., 4 minutes and 23 seconds.
– Arlington: 1:40 p.m., 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
– Fort Worth: 1:40 p.m., 2 minutes and 33 seconds.
– Dallas: 1:40 p.m., 3 minutes and 51 seconds.
– Frisco: 1:41 p.m., 2 minutes and 38 seconds.
– McKinney: 1:42 p.m., 3 minutes and 4 seconds.
– Tyler: 1:43 p.m., 1 minute and 49 seconds.
– Paris: 1:44 p.m., 4 minutes and 2 seconds.
– Texarkana: 1:46 p.m., 2 minutes and 23 seconds.
With each city experiencing the eclipse at slightly different times and durations, there’s ample opportunity for Texans to marvel at this celestial wonder. So mark your calendars and prepare to witness a truly remarkable event that promises to leave a lasting impression.