A total solar eclipse is coming to Texas! During the total eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, the moon will blot out the entire sun. For a few minutes, it will look and feel like twilight. You will be able to see this rare event along a line across Texas from Del Rio to Texarkana, which includes the Belton/Temple area and surrounding communities.  

The moon will start to block the sun in some areas of Texas around noon on April 8. Totality in Texas will begin at 1:30 p.m. near Del Rio and trace a line northeast across Texas. For our local area, this should happen around 1:35 p.m. Totality will last from a few seconds to about 4.5 minutes depending on where you are along the path. Only those in the path of totality will get the full eclipse experience.  You will see a partial solar eclipse before and after the time of greatest coverage. This partial eclipse will begin at approximately 12:15 p.m. and last until approximately 3:00 p.m.

The following information and links are shared for teachers, students and families/caregivers to explore as you plan for experiences leading up to, during and following this rare and exciting day:

General Information Sites and Resources

• NASA Eclipse Science 

• Eclipse Resources | NSTA 

• National Eclipse 

• Great American Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse Across America (AAS)