A total solar eclipse won’t pass through the contiguous United States again until 2044. But, the next one is in 2026 if you’re willing to travel overseas.
Tens of millions of Americans gawked at the skies in unison Monday, transfixed by the celestial spectacle of the decade. A total solar eclipse traced a path from Mexico to the Canadian Maritimes, crisscrossing states from Texas to Maine, before vanishing over the Atlantic.
Experiencing eclipses can be addictive, leaving skywatchers hungry for the next opportunity. And there are many people yearning for another chance because either clouds blocked their view or they were unable to travel into the path. But, unless you’re willing to travel great distances, it’s going to be awhile before the next total solar eclipse within the contiguous United States. Not until Aug. 23, 2044, to be exact. But if you’re willing to travel to some far-flung locations, the wait could much shorter.If you’re willing to exit the United States, your next opportunity to bask in the moon’s shadow will come on.
Conveniently, the August weather will likely cooperate — Spain’s weather tends to be particularly dry, with a 70 to 80 percent chance of sunshine. Even more important is the Perseid meteor shower, which will be in full swing during the eclipse. It’s possible that a few Perseid “fireballs,” or especially-bright shooting stars, will streak across the sky during totality.
If you’re looking for a cross-country eclipse, you hardly have to wait a year after that — one is coming onSo sure, stateside, you’ll have to wait a couple decades — but consider booking plane tickets and arranging an adventure. Each rendezvous with the moon’s shadow is special, and alignment of sorts between you and the universe. And the best part? Chasing that shadow may take you off the beaten path to parts unknown.Capitals stalwarts T.J.
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