NASA says that roughly 31.6 million people live in the path of this year’s total solar eclipse, and a little under half of the U.S. population lives within 200 miles driving distance of the path of totality.
That could mean many millions of Americans will hit the road to get a better view on April 8. If you’re still pondering whether or not you want to make the journey, here’s what to consider.
Have some destinations in mind, and check the weather and cloud cover forecasts in advance
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