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A totalsolar eclipsewill sweep across North America from Mexico today (April 8).
In fact, Europeans will not see a full eclipse before 2026.
But eclipse onlookers may also notice uncommon occurrences, starting with unusualanimalbehavior.
These changes can trick animals into altering their usual daytime behaviors.
The total solar eclipse could also affect air travel and delay flights.
Its really from an aircraft and a pilots viewpoint, Bertley said.
Its just a matter of light versus less light.
Thats all it is.
The possibility of traffic jams and danger on roads has also been highlighted by authorities in different US states.
There will be a lot of people coming to the area.
Hitchens further warned: Check your tires, batteries.
Do your regular maintenance so your car is in good running order.
Fill up on gas, you dont want to get stuck in a traffic jam and not have gas.
We recommend making a plan for the day.
[Dont park] on the side of the road or the side of the highway.
Park off the road, out of the way of traffic.
Troopers will be highly visible in the days leading up to, during, and after the eclipse.
The City of Austins emergency management director, Ken Snipes, said: Expect delays and long travel times.
Consider avoiding or rescheduling nonessential travel or telework if possible.
Moreover, local authorities have been preparing for drug overdoses as eclipse viewers venture to enhance their experience.
This Monday up to a quarter million could turn out increasing the attractiveness of targeting mass groups of people.
This is especially true if youre using any sort of magnifying lens attachment on the phone.
You would need to utilize the proper filters just like on any other camera.
That means anything more than texting might be difficult until the congestion eases, Rappaport added.
Its something known as solar retinopathy or eclipse blindness.
ISO-certified glasses can be purchased online or at many stores for less than $5.00.
As perForbes, other states of emergency have been declared in Texas, Indiana, and Ohio.
Social media users had plenty of questions regarding the solar eclipse
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