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Thrillist is looking to the night sky in 2024. Here’s where and how to stargaze and catch this year’s total solar eclipse in destinations around the U.S.

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This is one of my final PSAs that in just a few days, on April 8 2024, the total solar eclipse will be visible in all its majesty from a slew of states across the US, as well as some parts of Mexico and Canada.

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If you're here now, there are likely two possibilities: Either you're so excited about this upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 that you already want to make plans for the next one, or you (sadly) know you'll miss out on the big celestial event of 2024 and are already looking to make up for it.

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Being on the path of totality during a total solar eclipse is a huge deal, and it will substantially elevate your eclipse viewing experience.

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If you've made it here, chances are you are worried that your pre-decided "prime location within the solar eclipse's path of totality" is not so prime anymore.

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