Where to Go for the Next American Eclipse

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If you’re feeling a little down today because the total solar eclipse of 2017 is over, you’re not alone. While millions of Americans from coast-to-coast were lucky enough to experience the eclipse in totality, millions more got only a taste of a partial eclipse, or were left out of the fun thanks the weather or simply being stuck inside at work. But, not to worry, there’s another eclipse heading to the United States in just seven short years, on April 8, 2024.

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San Antonio, Texas

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The Alamo, in San Antonio, will see a 99.9% partial eclipse. That may sound good enough, but really you need to be in totality. Visit the Alamo and then head to the northwest area of the city for totality.

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Austin, Texas

Austin keeps it weird — and that'll be perfect for a total solar eclipse. Totality will last about 1 minute and 50 seconds within the city limits.

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Waco, Texas

Waco is pretty close to the center line of the path of the eclipse, and will see about 4 minutes and 13 seconds of totality.

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Dallas, Texas

Dallas will see about 3 minutes and 45 seconds of totality (and Fort Worth will see totality as well, though for less time).

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Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas

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Cities are fun for eclipses: All the people, experiencing something so grand together. But to feel one with the universe, consider getting away from it all. Ouachita National Forest is right in the path, and the center of the forest will get 4 minutes and 16 seconds of totality. Make sure you're in a clearing for it.

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Ozark National Forest, Arkansas

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Ozark National Forest is in the more northern part of the path, close to Ouachita.

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Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock will get about 2 minutes and 36 seconds of totality.

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Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri

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We're not sure if Mark Twain ever witnessed a total eclipse, but we're sure he would've written something great about it if he did.

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Shawnee National Forest, Illinois

See 3 minutes and about 22 seconds of totality from the Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest.

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Bloomington, Indiana

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The charming town of Bloomington is almost directly in the center of the path, and will get more than 4 minutes of totality.

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Indianapolis, Indiana

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Indianapolis will get about 3 minutes and 48 seconds.

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Toledo, Ohio

Lake Erie is almost completely in the path. Consider anywhere on the shore for a relaxing eclipse trip.

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Cleveland, Ohio

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Cleveland will get about 3 minutes and 48 seconds.

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Lake Erie

Whether you're in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New York, Lake Erie is going to be great for this in 2024.

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Niagara Falls, New York

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Niagara will get about 3 minutes and 29 seconds of totality (whether you're on the New York side or the Canadian side).

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Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is almost directly on the center line — and will see about 3 minutes and 45 seconds of totality.

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Rochester, New York

Rochester is just south of the line, and will see about 3 minutes and 39 seconds of totality.

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Five Ponds Wilderness, New York

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Five Ponds Wilderness, in New York, will be a great place to see nature during the eclipse. Cranberry Lake (pictured) is one of the northernmost areas and therefore most central to the eclipse — the lake will get about 3 minutes and 35 seconds of totality.

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