Dallas: Clouds could spoil the view of the total solar eclipse in Texas and other places along the way across North America, according to Saturday's forecast.
Meteorologists are fine-tuning their predictions ahead of Monday's eclipse this weekend as viewers try to locate the best spots to watch the moon slide away from the sun for a few minutes.
"Most of Texas doesn't look that good for viewing the eclipse," National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Oravec said Saturday.
Best bet for clear skies: Northern New England to Canada.
Rebecca Aman traveled from Chicago to Dallas, figuring Texas would have the best chances of seeing the eclipse.
"I'm definitely nervous," Aman said.But she's trying to enjoy the whole weekend and keep a positive spirit."
The weather service is posting eclipse updates through the weekend.
Where else can clouds be seen?
The latest forecast from the weather service shows clouds could block the view in parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York as well.
There may be a clear patch from northern Arkansas to central Indiana, Oravec said, but there is still a lot of uncertainty about that stretch.
"If you're going to get clouds, expect to get high clouds," Oraveck said. “Higher clouds are better – you can see through them.”
Oravec himself has made reservations for all three locations: He has skipped Texas and Rochester, New York, and opted to travel to Indianapolis from his home in Maryland.
The weather service is warning that travel will be difficult after the eclipse due to severe storms across the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley on Monday evening and Tuesday.The path of total darkness stretches from Mexico and Texas to Maine and parts of Canada.
How can I watch the solar eclipse safely?
If clouds do not get in the way, viewers along the way wearing eclipse glasses will see the Moon slowly begin to cover the Sun until it is completely blocked, a period of darkness called totality. During which the temperature drops and the Sun's corona will be visible.
During totality when the Sun is completely covered, it is okay to take off your glasses and see with the naked eye. But to avoid eye damage, it is important to wear certified glasses before and after the eclipse.
Cameras, binoculars and telescopes should be equipped with special solar filters for safe viewing.
How can I see the solar eclipse if it is cloudy or raining?
You can still watch the total solar eclipse online.Associated Press journalists will also bring live coverage of the eclipse throughout the path, with views from Mazatlán, Mexico and other locations beginning at 10 a.m. EDT.
NASA will broadcast views of the sun from the telescope and on NASA TV beginning at 1 p.m. EDT.
The Exploratorium Museum, Time & Date and Slooh will also broadcast views of the eclipse day.
Meteorologists are fine-tuning their predictions ahead of Monday's eclipse this weekend as viewers try to locate the best spots to watch the moon slide away from the sun for a few minutes.
"Most of Texas doesn't look that good for viewing the eclipse," National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Oravec said Saturday.
Best bet for clear skies: Northern New England to Canada.
Rebecca Aman traveled from Chicago to Dallas, figuring Texas would have the best chances of seeing the eclipse.
"I'm definitely nervous," Aman said.But she's trying to enjoy the whole weekend and keep a positive spirit."
The weather service is posting eclipse updates through the weekend.
Where else can clouds be seen?
The latest forecast from the weather service shows clouds could block the view in parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York as well.
There may be a clear patch from northern Arkansas to central Indiana, Oravec said, but there is still a lot of uncertainty about that stretch.
"If you're going to get clouds, expect to get high clouds," Oraveck said. “Higher clouds are better – you can see through them.”
Oravec himself has made reservations for all three locations: He has skipped Texas and Rochester, New York, and opted to travel to Indianapolis from his home in Maryland.
The weather service is warning that travel will be difficult after the eclipse due to severe storms across the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley on Monday evening and Tuesday.The path of total darkness stretches from Mexico and Texas to Maine and parts of Canada.
How can I watch the solar eclipse safely?
If clouds do not get in the way, viewers along the way wearing eclipse glasses will see the Moon slowly begin to cover the Sun until it is completely blocked, a period of darkness called totality. During which the temperature drops and the Sun's corona will be visible.
During totality when the Sun is completely covered, it is okay to take off your glasses and see with the naked eye. But to avoid eye damage, it is important to wear certified glasses before and after the eclipse.
Cameras, binoculars and telescopes should be equipped with special solar filters for safe viewing.
How can I see the solar eclipse if it is cloudy or raining?
You can still watch the total solar eclipse online.Associated Press journalists will also bring live coverage of the eclipse throughout the path, with views from Mazatlán, Mexico and other locations beginning at 10 a.m. EDT.
NASA will broadcast views of the sun from the telescope and on NASA TV beginning at 1 p.m. EDT.
The Exploratorium Museum, Time & Date and Slooh will also broadcast views of the eclipse day.
