2024 has been a year full of exciting new restaurants, some of the tastiest coffee, and adventure-filled day trips, but there’s one big event that’s been overshadowing the rest: the 2024 total solar eclipse.
Eclipses don’t come around often, and when they do, witnessing a total eclipse is a rare thing that’s mainly afforded to those who live within the viewing area. 2017 marked the last year of a total solar eclipse, but the path fell just to the South of your favorite hometown. This year, however, marks an exceptional year when large swaths of the continental US get to see an eclipse in totality.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s total solar eclipse, including all of the best local viewing events you can attend.