Meteorologists are increasingly confident in models that show some parts of the country looking golden for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. However, other parts of the country may end up in a cloudy bust due to the volatility of changing seasons and the El Niño pattern.
The April 8 total solar eclipse is now mere days away, and many Americans are packing their bags and setting out for the path of totality . While historical data suggests daunting odds of experiencing the eclipse under totally clear skies at this time of year, meteorologists now feel increasingly confident in models that show some parts of the country looking golden. Other parts of the country, though, may end up in a cloudy bust.General cloud cover outlook for the U.S.
North America is not just in the middle of the volatility of changing seasons at this time of year, we're also currently in an El Niño pattern. That typically causes an increase in clouds and rain, but, for some reason, hasn't actually done that as much this time around, meteorologists say.One major difference from the 2017 eclipse that cut across the continent is that the 2024 eclipse's path width will be notably wider, according to NASA. That's because the moon will technically be closer to Earth than it was last time.The path of totality — where the moon will completely block out the sun — is roughly 150 miles wide, stretching about 2,500 miles from Texas to northeastern Maine. Historical data indicates that the further south you are along the path of totality, the better chance you would normally have to not experience cloud
Total Solar Eclipse Americans Path Of Totality Meteorologists Cloud Cover El Niño Pattern Historical Data NASA
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Americans Prepare for April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Amid Cloudy Weather ConcernsMeteorologists are closely monitoring the latest models, and historical data suggests those hoping to view the corona and see a fully darkened midday sky may find themselves dodging clouds due to April weather patterns.
Read more »
Americans Prepare for Total Solar Eclipse on April 8The total solar eclipse is just days away, and many Americans have their plans set to see the rare event on Monday, April 8. Here are some of the coolest viewing spots in the Great Lakes region.
Read more »
Millions of Americans Prepare for 2024 Total Solar EclipseMillions of Americans are gearing up for the 2024 total solar eclipse with specialty food and drink items, limited edition products, and free giveaways from various companies.
Read more »
Americans Prepare for Rare 'Stoner Eclipse' on April 20While most Americans prepare for the upcoming April 8 solar eclipse, marijuana enjoyers will be preparing for the "stoner eclipse" when April 20, commonly known as the unofficial holiday dedicated to celebrating and smoking marijuana, is celebrated as a palindrome this year. The trippy event won’t happen again for another millennium, with the next 420 palindrome happening on April 20, 3024. Many weed enthusiasts have already begun celebrating the particular date's rarity.
Read more »
Six Best Books To Prepare You For April’s Total Solar EclipseI’m the world's only solar eclipse journalist. I'm the editor of WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com and author of The Complete Guide To The Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 and When Is The Next Eclipse? A traveler’s guide to total solar eclipses 2024-2034.
Read more »
Photographers in North Texas prepare to capture April's total solar eclipseIn the final countdown to the total solar eclipse, North Texans are planning for the day and preparing to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Read more »