Over many millennia, the narrative of the total solar eclipse was surrounded by mythology.
Native Americans of the Chippewa tribeshot burning arrowstoward the sky to replenish the suns supposed extinguished flames.
(According to NASA, a team of researchers once chased an eclipses path in a high-speed jet.)
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Thetotal solar eclipsewill take place on April 8 and wont be visible in the United States again until 2044.
Its unsurprising so much attention is being paid.
Basking in the eerie glow of a total solar eclipse hasbeen described asa feeling of pure astonishment.
Clickherefor an interactive map of the 2024 total solar eclipses path of totality.
(Totality arrives at 12:07 p.m. and lasts for almost four-and-a-half minutes.)
Dallas and Austin, Texas
Next up on the path is the Lone Star state.
Before and after the eclipse, guests can explore celestial-themed artwork in the galleries.
Its set in the path of totality and will be hosting a viewing event from its lakefront gardens.
Expect special glasses sourced from Mont-Meganticthe worlds first international Dark Sky Reserve.
