
The Economic Impact of the Solar Eclipse on the US and Affected States
Brief Published on March 28, 2024On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The path of totality enters Texas around Eagle Pass and crosses the nation to the northeast, exiting the northeast near Houlton, Maine. More than 30 million people reside in the path of totality (including about 12 million in Texas alone).
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Economics of the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Brief Published on March 25, 2024On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The path of totality enters Texas around Eagle Pass and crosses the state to the northeast, exiting near the northeast corner. About 12 million Texans reside in the path of totality, which includes the major metropolitan areas along the I-35 corridor.
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