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2 of the best cities for viewing the total solar eclipse on April 8 are in New England, according to Architectural Digest
They are in Vermont and Maine.
A total solar eclipse will pass over Mexico, the United States, and Canada on April 8, and two New England cities are among the best places for viewing it, according to Architectural Digest.
During a total solar eclipse, the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, completely blocking the face of the sun from the Earth. The publication recently released a list of the 13 best cities to see the 2024 total solar eclipse and included Burlington, Vermont, and Houlton, Maine.
While southern New England states will experience a partial eclipse, parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are located on the path of totality and will see the total solar eclipse.
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“Burlington is among the best places for those in the region to travel to, as it will experience three minutes and 19 seconds of darkness, starting at 3:26 p.m.,” wrote Architectural Digest.
Houlton, Maine, the last U.S. town in the path of totality, is bracing for about 40,000 visitors.
“Houlton will be among the best places in the state to watch the sight, and darkness will begin at 3:32 p.m. and last for three minutes and 20 seconds,” wrote the publication.
Check out the list of 13 best cities to see the 2024 total solar eclipse.
Still need plans for the eclipse? Check out our list of special hotel packages and events happening across New England.
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