New Hampshire to Experience Total Solar Eclipse in 2024
New Hampshire is eagerly preparing for a rare celestial event that will captivate sky-gazers across the state. On April 8, 2024, the state will witness its first total solar eclipse since 1959, an event that is expected to draw a significant number of tourists, particularly to the North Country where the eclipse will be at its peak.
Excitement is building as New Hampshire braces for the influx of visitors who are eager to witness this astronomical spectacle. To commemorate the occasion, Governor Chris Sununu recently signed a bill designating April 8, 2024, as Solar Eclipse Day in New Hampshire. This official recognition further underscores the significance of this upcoming event.
The last time New Hampshire experienced a total solar eclipse was over six decades ago in 1959. However, in 2017, the state was fortunate to witness a partial solar eclipse when approximately 60% of the sun was obscured at its peak. Nevertheless, residents and tourists are now eagerly awaiting the upcoming total eclipse, an astronomical event that will provide a truly awe-inspiring experience.
The 2024 eclipse is predicted to traverse the northern region of Vermont, parts of southern Canada, and the northern territories of New Hampshire. Communities such as Lancaster, Stark, and Pittsburg will be treated to the rare phenomenon of totality, which is expected to last approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds. The peak of the eclipse is anticipated to occur around 3:30 p.m., providing observers with an unforgettable view of the moon completely blocking the sun, revealing the sun’s ethereal corona.
Following the 2024 event, New Hampshire will have to wait more than half a century to witness the next total solar eclipse, scheduled for May 1, 2079. This future event will pass through southern New Hampshire and coincide with the break of dawn, offering a magical and unique experience to those fortunate enough to witness it.
The state is therefore urging both residents and tourists to mark their calendars for April 8, 2024. Plan your trip to New Hampshire’s North Country, witness the state’s first total solar eclipse in over 60 years, and be engulfed by the wonder and beauty of this celestial display.
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