Solar Eclipse
Roger Booker traveled from Maryland for the eclipse on Monday, April 8,2024, during a total eclipse event held at the Southwestern University campus. A crowd of about 200 people show up to watch the transformation to a total solar eclipse a little after 1:30 p.m. Expected rain held off until a little after 4:30 p.m.
Georgetown gathers at Southwestern, the Square to view the total solar eclipse
Andy Sharp
Photos by Andy Sharp and Nicholas Cicale
Monday, April 8, 2024
The moon's shadow moves onto the sun about 12:30p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024, during a total eclipse. Photos by Andy Sharp
Photos: See the stages of the total solar eclipse from Georgetown
Andy Sharp
Monday, April 8, 2024
Granger gears up for eclipse festivities
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Granger and the Granger Main Street Program are looking for volunteers for their Journey Into Darkness eclipse festival. The event is scheduled from April 6-8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Park on 215 East Davilla Street.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Georgetown details eclipse preparations, resident safety
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The April eclipse will see thousands of people descend on the Texas Hill Country to catch a glimpse on this rare celestial event. Georgetown’s Office of Emergency Management is preparing for this influx of people through city planning and providing advice for residents.
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Solar flares peek out from behind the moon during 2017’s total solar eclipse, the most recent in the continental U.S. (Courtesy Jeff Ridings)
Scientists, Georgetown residents, city prepare for April’s total solar eclipse
Kaitlyn Wilkes
It’s only been a few short months since last October’s partial annular solar eclipse, but Williamson County residents who missed it can experience a more impressive total solar eclipse on April 8.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024