Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth. In Texas, the eclipse’s path is expected to begin near Eagle Pass at around noon and end at Texarkana around 3 p.m., passing through small towns like Uvalde and Kerrville as well as big cities like Austin and Dallas along the way. Central Texans can expect the eclipse to start around 12:20pm and when the sun covers the moon - total darkness will lasts for a little over 4 minutes.
According to NASA, a solar eclipse like this year’s won’t happen again for another 20 years. That’s caused an expected crush of eclipse tourism next week, with visitors from other parts of Texas and around the country booking hotels, vacation rentals and RV parks months in advance.
Multiple Central Texas counties have declared local disasters in order to control people moving in and out of the areas and more easily tap into state resources.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND CENTRAL TEXAS MONDAY APRIL 8TH:
**McLennan County is currently under a burn ban through 4/9/24. The Order Prohibiting Burning in the Unincorporated Areas of the County was issued by the Commissioners Court on 4/2/24
**Join iHeartRadio at Gatesville RV for Door Prizes, fun for the kids, and food trucks. They’ll also have a trailer giveaway. Go online for more details at www.gatesvillerv.com
We will be giving away Parker Mcollum Tickets, Spec's Gift Cards, and more.
*Solar eclipse food and drink deals, discounts and specials
*KWTX Channel 10 Weather Models
*Eclipse Over Texas - live from Waco Monday, April 8 Main Eclipse Festival – 10:00am-4:00pm Touchdown Alley @ McLane Stadium 1001 S. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco https://eclipseovertexas2024.com/
The Live from Waco eclipse weekend festival: Here are some tips, along with a schedule and vendor lineup, to help you prepare for the free concerts on April 5-7 at Indian Spring Park.
PARKING: For parking near the park (101 N. University Parks Dr.), we recommend checking out this interactive map of downtown parking options wacoheartoftexas.com/getting-to-waco/
ADMISSION: Admission is free. INFO: Visit brazosnightswaco.com for concert information and a list of FAQs.
*The City of Killeen is partnering with the Central Texas College Mayborn Science Theater for the Solar Eclipse Over Central Texas event. Visit their site hereKilleen Eclipse 2024 Experience the 2024 solar eclipse in Killeen
*Killeen Parks & Recreation will host two events during the Solar Eclipse weekend:
- Sci-Fi at the Park: A free movie and laser light show event at Lions Club Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Parking lot opens at 6 p.m., movie begins at 6:30 p.m., and the laser light show starts at 8:30 p.m.
- Picnic in the Park Total Eclipse Watch Party: April 8, 2024 from 10a.m. - 2p.m. at Lions Club Park (1700 East Stan Schlueter Loop). Register HERE