Source: NationalEclipse.com
Coming April 8, 2024
The Alamo City is no stranger to fun, exciting, unique experiences and we are excited to add the upcoming eclipse to the list in what we’re calling – Fiesta del Sol! We experienced the Annular Solar Eclipse in October of 2023 and are looking forward to the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Eclipses are rare on their own, but seeing them on land is even rarer. Begin planning your trip with us now for this incredible event, and stay tuned for additional information!
What is a Total Solar Eclipse?
During a total solar eclipse, the Moon blocks the Sun’s bright face — the photosphere — briefly revealing our star’s outer atmosphere: the shimmering corona, or “crown.” Made of rarefied gas heated to millions of degrees, with its atoms highly ionized (stripped of electrons), the diaphanous corona gets sculpted into streamers and loops by the Sun’s powerful magnetic field and shines with a light seen nowhere else. It is hauntingly beautiful and, without a doubt, one of the most awesome sights in all of nature. Source: eclipse.aas.org
Safety Information: Special eye equipment is necessary to view the annular and total solar eclipses. Looking directly at the sun is not safe and not advisable. Be sure to purchase a solar filter or viewer prior to viewing either eclipse. Find solar viewing options here.
Plan your trip to view the Total Solar Eclipse in San Antonio and save on these exclusive hotel and vacation rental discounts.
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