"Optimizing Your View: Navigating Clouds for the 2024 Solar Eclipse"

The total solar eclipse is just one week away, with millions expected to travel to see it. The latest weather forecast indicates a grim outlook for Texas and other Southern areas, with high probability of cloud cover. The best chances for clear conditions are in New England and upstate New York. Ways to watch the eclipse include in person, outside the path of totality, or via livestream. The eclipse will begin in Texas at 1:27 p.m. CDT and end in Maine at 3:35 p.m. EDT, with varying times for totality in different cities. Clouds may impact the viewing experience, but the type of clouds can determine the extent of obstruction.