Countdown to the Eclipse: What You Need to Know

🌑Millions of people in North America will witness a partial solar eclipse on Monday.

🥾Communities in the path of totality, like Fredericksburg, are preparing for the influx of tourists.

💰The economic impact of the eclipse can be significant, with some towns expecting up to 100,000 visitors and a $2.5 million direct impact.

😎To view the eclipse safely, it is important to use approved eclipse glasses or a pinhole camera.

👁️‍🗨️Looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection can cause permanent eye damage.

What is a solar eclipse?

—A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

What is the path of totality?

—The path of totality is the narrow region where the Moon completely blocks the Sun, resulting in a total solar eclipse.

How do I view the eclipse safely?

—To view the eclipse safely, use approved eclipse glasses or a pinhole camera. Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection.

What is the economic impact of the eclipse?

—The eclipse can have a significant economic impact on small communities in the path of totality, with an influx of tourists and increased spending on accommodations, food, and attractions.

When is the next solar eclipse?

—The next solar eclipse visible from North America will occur on October 14, 2023.

00:01Millions of people in North America will witness a partial solar eclipse on Monday.

00:13Communities in the path of totality, like Fredericksburg, are preparing for the influx of tourists.

01:49The economic impact of the eclipse can be significant, with some towns expecting up to 100,000 visitors and a $2.5 million direct impact.

02:56To view the eclipse safely, use approved eclipse glasses or a pinhole camera.

07:46Looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection can cause permanent eye damage.