Eclipse crowd converges as Texas eyes total solar eclipse
Spectators across three countries rushed to Mesquite and other spots seeking clear skies for the coast to coast event. Ian Kluft drove 2,000 miles from Portland to witness the moment while others planned watch from home or packed venues in Ennis and Buffalo. Weather looms as key factor with only New England and Canada slated for clear skies along the 115 mile path.
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Eclipse Viewing Shapes World Travel For Sky Event
National Weather Service Quad Cities office notes a 50 50 chance clouds clear for today s eclipse. Hockey has witnessed 11 total solar eclipses and will lead 11 students to Indiana to view it. He calls eclipses a rare chance to visit new places and people and warns viewers to use proper solar viewers.
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