"Optimizing Your View: Navigating Clouds for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse"

Americans gearing up for the April 8 total solar eclipse may have to dodge clouds due to historical weather patterns, with the likelihood of experiencing a cloud-free sky at this time of year being closer to the exception than the rule. The path of totality, stretching roughly 2,500 miles from the Texas border to northeastern Maine, presents varying odds for clear viewing, with areas in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Great Lakes, Pennsylvania, and New England facing different challenges. While the weather may impact visibility, the 2045 total solar eclipse offers another chance for viewing.