An Eclipse In Aggieland: What To Expect And Why It Matters

Although Bryan-College Station is not within the eclipse’s path of totality, cities such as Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Kerrville, northwest San Antonio, most of Austin, Waco and the majority of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex are, along with many smaller towns, Spilker says.

“I highly recommend traveling to be inside the path of totality,” Spilker added. “I promise you it will be worth it, and you will remember those few minutes for a lifetime. Seeing a total solar eclipse with your own eyes is one of the most spectacular sights that nature offers, period.”

While hotels are expected to be completely booked by people traveling from out-of-state to see the eclipse, he says there is still an opportunity to stay with friends in different cities or drive to a town inside the path on the day of the historic event.

“Expect the traffic to be very heavy as people try to converge on a narrow strip of land,” Spilker said. “The good news is, you don’t have to be somewhere special inside the path, although totality lasts longer the closer to the center you can get. Any roadside or parking lot is fine, as long as you’re inside the path.”

This story source was originally published by Texas A&M Arts & Sciences.