On April 8, 2024 a total solar eclipse will cross the United States. Marble Falls is within the path of totality - this means that residents in the Marble Falls area will be able to view the eclipse.

Message From Marble Falls ISD:

Please see the following information and reminders regarding school operations:

• All campuses will be completely closed Monday, April 8.
• School property will not be available for eclipse viewing. Parking lots, fields, etc. are closed to the public.
• Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 9 on a regular schedule.
• All students and staff will receive a pair of eclipse glasses and safety information to safely view the eclipse. NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN.
• We encourage all guests in the Marble Falls ISD area to avoid travel during the hours of 5:30am-8:30am on Tuesday, April 9 to allow students and staff safe travel to school.
• We encourage you to run necessary errands, ensure you have adequate groceries, and fill up with gas by April 5 before the influx of visitors from all over the world!
• Have a communication plan with your family should cell service be impacted.

What is a total solar eclipse?

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking the Sun. People located within the path of totality, will experience the total eclipse. 

What will happen during the eclipse?

The sky will darken, and look like early morning before the sun rises, or evening when the sun is setting.  If the skies are clear, you will be able to see the sun change.

When the eclipse begins: The Sun begins to change to look like a crescent shape.

Middle of the eclipse:  The Sun will be covered by the Moon. Only a small sliver of the Sun will be visible around the outside of the Moon. The sky will darken because the Sun is blocked by the Moon

Ending of the eclipse:  The eclipse ends and the Sun changes from a crescent shape back to a fully visible circle

If you are looking into the sky during the eclipse:  You must keep your eclipse glasses on during the entire eclispe in order to not damage your eyes.

Click here to access a NASA Total Eclipse Fact Sheet

What is the Path of Totality and why is that important?

If you are in the path of the totality of the eclipse, it means that you are in an area where you will be able to view the entire eclipse.  You will be able to see the Moon completely cover the Sun. Thousands of people travel to areas within the path of totality.  Marble Falls is within the Path of Totality.

See the video below to view the path of the eclipse.

Additional Resources for Families:

Marble Falls ISD gave each student and staff member a pair of eclipse glasses.

Students also received:

• NASA coloring sheet
• NASA Eclipse Journal

Many organizations have additional resources for adults and children regarding the eclipse. See below for additional resources.

• Creative Viewing Tips from the Houston Museum of Natural Science
• NASA - How to Make a Pinhole Projector
• NASA - Total Solar Eclipse Map
• HMNS Solar Eclipse Terminology
• HMNS Solar Eclipse Puzzles
• Story Time From Space

Other helpful websites:

• Solar Eclipse Across America - Livestreams and Webcasts

Local Resources

• https://www.highlandlakesofburnetcounty.com/eclipse-2024/
• https://visitmarblefalls.org/solar-eclipse-2024
• https://warncentraltexas.org/communities/burnet-county/

Path of Totality:  Marble Falls is within the path of totality - see map below

After the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States will be on August 23, 2044.