Aue Elementary School students share once in a lifetime event with families
Although the skies were cloudy and blocked the sun, students and families were thrilled to experience the darkness that came with totality.
How South Texas shared total solar eclipse experiences on social media
Thousands of visitors flocked for a premium spot Monday in the Hill Country, but depending on where you were in San Antonio, cloud cover was not enough to get in the way of watching history unfold.
WATCH: Here’s how the sun looked on Eclipse Day
On Monday, April 8, parts of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country will be in the path of a total solar eclipse! KSAT will be bringing you a live feed of the sun, so you don’t miss any eclipse moments.
This tool can compute the last or next time for a solar eclipse at any location in the world
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has a tool that can compute every solar eclipse from any city in the past or the future, between 1499 BC and the year 3000.
During solar eclipse totality, you may be able to spot these planets in the dark sky
If the clouds clear enough during the total solar eclipse, you could see Jupiter, Venus and maybe even Mars and Saturn.
View photos, videos of total solar eclipse from around San Antonio, Hill Country on KSAT Connect
The anticipation is building as parts of San Antonio and the Hill Country prepare for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
Here’s what to expect during the April 8 eclipse if you’re NOT in the path of totality
Everyone in the United States will experience the eclipse to varying degrees. Here’s the timeline and what to expect in San Antonio, Texas.
Your April 8 total solar eclipse guide: Big events, safe solar viewing, live coverage
Ready to experience the event of a lifetime? Multiple watch parties and festivals are scheduled for Monday, when the total eclipse takes to the sky around 1:30 p.m.
5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphone
We all know that a total solar eclipse will happen across most of America on April 8, but you may be asking yourself how to get a perfect photo of the natural occurring phenomenon with your own phone.
San Antonians prepare to watch solar eclipse within city limits
While thousands are heading to the Hill Country to try and get the best seat for the total eclipse, you don’t have to leave San Antonio to get the full experience.
TxDOT urges drivers to create plan, have patience with expected eclipse travel this weekend
The Texas Department of Transportation has a message for those driving ahead of Monday’s eclipse: take caution and be prepared.
KSAT crew explores Fredericksburg ahead of the eclipse, finds colorful characters
Adam Caskey and Justin Horne, along with a large KSAT crew, check out Fredericksburg as activity ramps up leading to Monday's eclipse.
‘Shocked, overwhelmed and super excited’: Hondo small businesses push eclipse-specials to drive in sales
Chateau Claire Boutique Bed & Breakfast has been fully booked for more than a year.
Texas Eats: Loaded Strawberry Horchata, Award-Winning Texas BBQ and Huge Cinnamon Rolls
David Elder talks with Eagle Pass mayor Rolando Salinas Jr. about BBQ, the upcoming eclipse celebration and the 57 South Music Fest.
‘Inside will be your safest bet’: Cibolo veterinarian weighs in on what you should do with your pets during eclipse
Before Texans and out-of-state visitors travel to their viewing spots for Monday’s solar eclipse, Dr. Amber Fritz is urging pet owners to take precautions.
Hill Country officials prepare for thousands of visitors ahead of April’s total eclipse
Traffic is one of the bigger concerns as folks venture out to view the once-in-a-lifetime event, so emergency managers, along with city and county leaders, have been actively preparing ahead of the influx of visitors.
What you need to know about traffic safety, construction and driving during the total solar eclipse
The clock is ticking to the total solar eclipse and while most of us will be watching the sky, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and TransGuide will be watching the roads all day on Monday.
Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries
Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various religions around the world.
From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions
More and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America next week.
Schools in the path of April's total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment
The total solar eclipse expected on April 8 already is inspiring school lessons in science, literacy and culture.
Many Hill Country schools will be off April 8 for solar eclipse; most San Antonio schools will not
More than a dozen school districts in the KSAT viewing area are giving kids the day off.
Viral video explains all you need to know about the eclipse
In preparation for this historic event, meteorologist Jonathan Kegges put together a viral video below to get you primed for the eclipse and address the basics of it.
Kerr County law enforcement gears up for record-breaking eclipse crowd
Traffic control and crowd management will be the most difficult tasks law enforcement in Kerr County expects to face during next week’s solar eclipse.
Blood donors needed with influx of visitors arriving for solar eclipse
The total solar eclipse is bringing thousands and thousands of people to smaller communities like those in the hill country. That increases the number of potential accidents or traumatic injuries, and medical centers want to be ready.
Safety pins? Bad health? These are the myths and superstitions surrounding the solar eclipse
The cosmic sensation can be explained by pure science and mathematics based on decades of research, but it wasn’t always that way. In ancient times, many cultures believed an eclipse hung on a paranormal or mythical factor.
Blind people can hear and feel April’s total solar eclipse with new technology
While eclipse watchers look to the skies, people who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the celestial event.
‘Overwhelming’: Rural communities prepare for thousands to pack their small towns during eclipse weekend
Bandera County leaders say about 100 people live in Vanderpool. But during the Eclipse weekend, they're expecting thousands to pass through.
You may want to reserve parking now if you plan to be in Kerrville for the solar eclipse
Kerrville is expecting so many visitors, parking is expected to be tricky. Many people have already pre-paid for spots.
Astronaut Ellen Ochoa talks to KSAT 12 about upcoming total solar eclipse
In less than two weeks, people from around the world including astronauts will be coming to Texas to get a view of the total solar eclipse.
Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April’s total solar eclipse
Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.
Kerr County warns of traffic congestion, cell service disruptions ahead of April 8 eclipse
Kerr County officials are warning residents to be prepared for traffic congestion and potential cell service disruptions as throngs of sky-gazers are about to descend on the area for the April 8 total eclipse.
Here’s how long the April 2024 total solar eclipse will be visible in your neighborhood
This will be the second eclipse visible for parts of San Antonio and the Hill Country in a span of 6 months.
Schreiner University welcomes visitors from around the world for April total eclipse
Staff at Schreiner University have been preparing for nearly two years to put together a five-day event focused on the total solar eclipse on April 8.