Millions Await Total Solar Eclipse: Path of Totality Draws Massive Crowds

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The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be an awe-inspiring celestial event. Let’s explore the estimated number of viewers along the path of totality in various cities:

1. Mexico:
2. • The path of totality sweeps across central Mexico. While specific city estimates are not provided, millions of people reside within this region and will have the opportunity to witness the eclipse¹.

2. United States:
3. • The eclipse path enters the United States, passing through several states. Notable cities along the path include:
   • • Texas: Approximately one million visitors are expected to witness the eclipse in Texas².
     • Indiana and Ohio: Around half a million people could travel to these states to experience totality².
     • U.S. Eastern Seaboard: The path comes within 200 miles of major cities such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston³.

3. Canada:
4. • The path extends into southern Canada, including cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa. Millions more reside within this Canadian segment of the path³.

In total, approximately 44 million people live within the path of totality, with about 32 million of them in the United States alone⁴. So, get ready for an unforgettable cosmic spectacle!

NASA estimates that approximately 31.6 million people live within the path of totality, where the moon will fully block out the sun. An additional 150 million people reside within 200 miles of the path of totality. Major cities like San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Indianapolis, Dayton, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Rochester are included in the eclipse’s path

For some, unfortunately, the weather forecast calls for cloudy conditions along the path. Several of my friends and I canceled plans to make the hours-long trip to a spot along the path of totality.