Friday, February 23, 2024

The upcoming solar eclipse

The April 8th total solar eclipse will pass directly over my house in Bell County, TX. Apparently, it's going to be a disaster. [Source]

"Bell County Judge David Blackburn issued a local disaster declaration this week, ahead of the April 8 natural phenomenon, saying the county's population of 400,000 residents is expected to double in tourists."

Whether fortunately or unfortunately, I won't be there. Fortunately, because I don't need to deal with the expected "traffic congestion, shortages of food and fuel, and cellular network congestion."

Unfortunately, because -- given the path of totality, the time of day, and Texas' expected clear weather -- I will probably *never* live in a better place to see a total solar eclipse.

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