SFA Observatory

Some of our Hi-Resolution models are starting to show some favorable conditions for portions of NE Texas, SE OK and SW Arkansas for the ! This image below is showing 4 of those models. While there remains some difference, overall theme is somewhat favorable.

We are one month out from the great Solar Eclipse of 2024! On April 8, the moon will move in front of the sun completely along the path of totality, bring this astronomical phenomenon to our neck of the woods.

Nacogdoches is just outside of the path of totality, and the moon will cover 97% of the sun at maximum at 1:44 PM that day. From personal experience, it is worth traveling if you are able to totality (and hopefully the clouds hold off on that day!) If you are not able, you can experience the near-totality event in town!

The SFA Observatory is supporting the Nacogdoches Library event at Festival Park on that day. There will be eclipse glasses available and other related activities. The event details are available on the library page and shared here as well.