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The total solar eclipse is one month away. Here are some places to see it in Texas

Jack Cooper gazes up at the sky as a partial eclipse takes place on Oct. 14, 2023.
Deborah Cannon
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KUT News
Jack Cooper gazes up at the sky as a partial eclipse takes place on Oct. 14, 2023.

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America – and parts of Texas will be in the path of totality as the moon passes directly between the sun and the Earth.

Texas Standard will have a special broadcast at 10 a.m. that morning live from the on the grounds of the Kerrville Folk Festival, where participants will experience 4 1/2 minutes of daytime darkness – come see us if you’ll be there!

We’ve rounded up some viewing information below from our public radio partners across the state. If your area isn’t listed, check out to see if you’re in the eclipse’s path and how long your duration of totality will be.

Austin & Central Texas

The will open its campus from 12 to 3 p.m. for eclipse viewing, with a live broadcast from KUT News in the Moody Plaza. Other events in Austin include viewing parties at the , and several branches.

Burnet will be home to the at Reveille Peak Ranch, as well as a celebration including live music and free camping at the .

In Fredericksburg, visitors can view the eclipse at the , the and .

For more information about the events above, as well as others in Georgetown, Llano County, Pflugerville and San Marcos, .

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San Antonio

San Antonio, which is on the edge of the path of totality, will have several official viewing events, including , and others at .

Texas Public Radio has more about .

North Texas

Downtown Dallas Inc. and The Dallas Morning News will be presenting a .

In Frisco, a watch party with live music and hands-on activities will be held at .

Fort Worth residents and visitors can check out the for eclipse viewing and space science activities.

in Grapevine will be hosting eclipse viewing, activities and themed food and beverages.

Find more events in North Texas, including Mesquite, Addison and Ennis, in this roundup from The Dallas Morning News and ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº.

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