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"Cost of Total Solar Eclipse Travel to Iceland, Spain, Egypt, and Australia"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post

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Total solar eclipses are set to occur in Iceland, Spain, Egypt, and Australia over the next four years, attracting umbraphiles who plan early to avoid high travel costs. Flights to eclipse destinations such as Reykjavík and Barcelona could be found for under $700, while hotels in Iceland and Barcelona were priced around $200 to $250 a night. Flights to Lisbon and Cairo for the 2027 eclipse were approximately $950 and $1,000, respectively. The 2028 eclipse in Australia will have more reasonable hotel prices, but flights from New York to Sydney start at $2,100. Despite the expenses, umbraphiles find the experience of witnessing a total solar eclipse to be priceless.

"2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Safety Tips and Exciting Tales of Totality"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY

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As the April 8 solar eclipse approaches, dedicated eclipse chasers are gearing up to witness the event in Mexico, known for its clear skies and optimal viewing conditions. From retired NASA contractors to physics professors, these umbraphiles are preparing for the rare experience of totality, where daylight suddenly darkens, temperatures drop, and the sun's corona flickers around a blackened disk. Despite the unpredictability of weather and the challenges of organizing eclipse trips, their passion for chasing eclipses remains unwavering, with plans already in motion for future eclipse expeditions.