Alton, Mo. – Back in 2017, areas of Missouri did experience the eclipse. That darkening of the sky hit both major Missouri cities: Kansas City and St. Louis. The upcoming eclipse in 2024 will bypass both major cities. It will even miss larger cities like Springfield, Branson, Columbia, and Jefferson City. Nevertheless, Alton, Missouri will experience the total eclipse.
History
The 2017 eclipse was the first one experienced in the US since 1979. That was the first eclipse to cross the US since 1918. Just as a bit of trivia, the last full eclipse that Missourians experienced was in 1442. That was a long time ago.
Because of the great time span between eclipses, Missourians are preparing now for the big event! Missouri tourism is planning with communities in the path. People will come from all over the country and all over the world, just to participate in this eclipse. The next US eclipse will not happen until 2045.
Places To View
The eclipse will pass from Mexico, through Arkansas and Missouri, into Indiana, New York, and Maine. Missouri’s bootheel will experience more darkness than Alton. But we will get several minutes of darkness in the middle of the day. So will Doniphan and Poplar Bluff. The longest duration of viewing in Missouri is 4 minutes and 9 seconds. The best place to experience the longest totality in the US is in Eagle Pass, Texas. Because we are on the path, residents from all over Missouri will come for the fun.
There are even eclipse publications out there for those following closely. Get ready! The excitement is building.
