“That’s one thing Earthlings might learn to do, if they tried hard enough: Ignore the awful times and concentrate on the good ones.” Kurt Vonnegut Some will say that at present we are living in awful times (I would disagree). Many are stressed by everything from societal unrest to the high price of eggs, and more.
We have wars and rumors of wars, stomach churning political discord, crime in our streets, and trouble galore. But I would argue that even given the problems of this current world, now, right now, is a very good time to be loitering here on planet Earth, especially if you reside in the Texas Hill Country or thereabouts. For we are soon to have a front row seat for one of the greatest astronomical shows the universe has to offer. Itpromises to be spectacular!
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across a significant portion of North America. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, obstructing our view. When the moon’s apparent diameter is larger than the sun’s, a total solar eclipse occurs. In a total solar eclipse, the moon blocks all direct sunlight, and the day is turned into darkness. Those who have encountered this say it is an emotional experience, something of almost Biblical proportions. In the U.S. totality will be visible on a path from Texas to Maine.
