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FILE - Tyler Hanson, of Fort Rucker, Ala., watches the sun moments before the total eclipse, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse in North America first hits land at Mexicos Pacific coast, cuts diagonally across the U.S. from Texas to Maine and exits in eastern Canada. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

What to do with your glasses after the April 8 total solar eclipse

Read full article: What to do with your glasses after the April 8 total solar eclipse

Monday marks the date of the total solar eclipse, when thousands of people will be able to witness a rare celestial event in San Antonio’s backyard.

A partial solar eclipse is seen through the cloud over Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, April 20, 2023. A rare solar eclipse will cross over remote parts of Australia, Indonesia and East Timor on Thursday. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

This tool can compute the last or next time for a solar eclipse at any location in the world

Read full article: This tool can compute the last or next time for a solar eclipse at any location in the world

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has a tool that can compute every solar eclipse from any city in the past or the future, between 1499 BC and the year 3000.

Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and Mars could be visible to the unaided eye during totality on April 8, 2024. Mercury (to the upper left of the eclipsed Sun) and Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks (to the right of Jupiter), not labeled here, will likely be too faint to see without binoculars or a telescope.

During solar eclipse totality, you may be able to spot these planets in the dark sky

Read full article: During solar eclipse totality, you may be able to spot these planets in the dark sky

If the clouds clear enough during the total solar eclipse, you could see Jupiter, Venus and maybe even Mars and Saturn.

FILE - This combination of photos shows the path of the sun during a total eclipse by the moon Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, near Redmond, Ore. On April 8, 2024, spectators who aren't near the path of totality or who get cloudy weather on eclipse day can still catch the total solar eclipse, with NASA, science centers and media organizations planning to stream live coverage online from different locations along the path. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Here’s what to expect during the April 8 eclipse if you’re NOT in the path of totality

Read full article: Here’s what to expect during the April 8 eclipse if you’re NOT in the path of totality

Everyone in the United States will experience the eclipse to varying degrees. Here’s the timeline and what to expect in San Antonio, Texas.

Festival goers watch the solar eclipse during 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 14, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Erika Goldring/FilmMagic)

5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphone

Read full article: 5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphone

We all know that a total solar eclipse will happen across most of America on April 8, but you may be asking yourself how to get a perfect photo of the natural occurring phenomenon with your own phone.

If you are bringing your pet to your solar eclipse destination, Dr. Amber Fritz has suggestions on what to pack

‘Inside will be your safest bet’: Cibolo veterinarian weighs in on what you should do with your pets during eclipse

Read full article: ‘Inside will be your safest bet’: Cibolo veterinarian weighs in on what you should do with your pets during eclipse

Before Texans and out-of-state visitors travel to their viewing spots for Monday’s solar eclipse, Dr. Amber Fritz is urging pet owners to take precautions.

TxDOT says to keep eyes on roads at all times; do not park on shoulder of highways

What you need to know about traffic safety, construction and driving during the total solar eclipse

Read full article: What you need to know about traffic safety, construction and driving during the total solar eclipse

The clock is ticking to the total solar eclipse and while most of us will be watching the sky, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and TransGuide will be watching the roads all day on Monday.

FILE - Viewers use special glasses to watch from San Antonio, as the moon moves in front of the sun during an annular solar eclipse, or ring of fire, Oct. 14, 2023. The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 may be weeks away but businesses are ready for the celestial event with oodles of special eclipse glasses for sale, along with T-shirts and other souvenirs. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

One Tech Tip: How to use apps to track and photograph the total solar eclipse

Read full article: One Tech Tip: How to use apps to track and photograph the total solar eclipse

Monday's total solar eclipse might become one of the year's most filmed and photographed events.

FILE - A partial solar eclipse is seen behind a cross on the steeple of the St. George church, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, June 21, 2020. Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various religions around the world. They were viewed as messages from God or spiritual forces, inducing emotions ranging from dread to wonder. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)

Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries

Read full article: Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries

Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various religions around the world.

FILE - A Krispy Kreme Doughnuts sign is shown on Aug. 11, 2017, in Miami. More and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America on Monday, April 8, 2024. In the snacks department alone, Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Oreo to sell a limited doughnut-cookie creation. Sonic Drive-In is selling a Blackout Slush Float. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions

Read full article: From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions

More and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America next week.

Alex Impion, 12, shines a flashlight on a model moon held by Necmeddin Aljabri, 8, at Riverside Elementary School in Cleveland on March 14, 2024. The two were learning about the upcoming total solar eclipse, a topic that has challenged and inspired teachers in and near the eclipse's path. (AP Photo/Carolyn Thompson)

Schools in the path of April's total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment

Read full article: Schools in the path of April's total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment

The total solar eclipse expected on April 8 already is inspiring school lessons in science, literacy and culture.

FILE - The moon covers the sun during a total solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Cerulean, Ky. On April 8, 2024, the sun will pull another disappearing act across parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada, turning day into night for as much as 4 minutes, 28 seconds. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

What questions do you have about the total solar eclipse on April 8?

Read full article: What questions do you have about the total solar eclipse on April 8?

Parts of San Antonio and the Hill Country are in line to get a great view of the total eclipse.

FILE - Justin Coleman, of Birmingham, Ala., holds his glasses up to his eyes as he watches the solar eclipse atop a parking structure, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Birmingham. Safe solar eclipse glasses block out the suns ultraviolet rays and nearly all visible light. When worn indoors, only very bright lights should be faintly visible not household furniture or wallpaper. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

Read full article: Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can lead to permanent eye damage.

Information regarding the total solar eclipse is shown on a digital bill board as drivers make their way down a busy road in Addison, Texas, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April’s total solar eclipse

Read full article: Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April’s total solar eclipse

Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.

U.S. President Donald Trump looks up toward the Solar Eclipse while joined by his wife first lady Melania Trump on the Truman Balcony at the White House on August 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. Millions of people have flocked to areas of the U.S. that are in the "path of totality" in order to experience a total solar eclipse. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Take a lesson from Trump when the next solar eclipse happens in April

Read full article: Take a lesson from Trump when the next solar eclipse happens in April

Former President Donald Trump may be a lot of things, but I think everyone can agree that he is someone who doesn’t follow the rules.

This photo provided by NASA shows three APEP rockets at NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va., on Feb. 21, 2024, with Mission Principal Investigator Dr. Barjatya, top left, and NASA Mission Manager Jay Scott, top right, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and NASA personnel. During the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse, the rockets will blast off with science instruments into the electrically charged portion of the atmosphere near the edge of space known as the ionosphere. (Berit Bland/NASA via AP)

April's total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments

Read full article: April's total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments

April's total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft _ and cosmic chance.

FILE - This combination of photos shows the path of the sun during a total eclipse by the moon Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, near Redmond, Ore. Its only a year until a total solar eclipse sweeps across North America. On April 8, 2024, the moon will cast its shadow across a stretch of the U.S., Mexico and Canada, plunging millions of people into midday darkness. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Here’s how long the April 2024 total solar eclipse will be visible in your neighborhood

Read full article: Here’s how long the April 2024 total solar eclipse will be visible in your neighborhood

This will be the second eclipse visible for parts of San Antonio and the Hill Country in a span of 6 months.