Jack County Solar Eclipse Locations

2024 Total Solar Eclipse & The Path of Totality

About Total Solar Eclipses

A Total Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon fully obscures the Sun’s disk. To witness this phenomenon, you need to be located within the restricted Path of Totality. Generally, the Sun’s radiant surface outshines its outer atmosphere, known as the corona, making it invisible. However, during a Total Solar Eclipse, the corona comes into view, providing a rare chance for scientific observation.

It is crucial to use safe Solar Eclipse Glasses that are ISO 12312-2 certified to protect your eyes during a Total Solar Eclipse, except during brief moments of Totality. These special-purpose glasses are designed to block the Sun’s harmful rays, allowing safe viewing of the Eclipse. However, during the short period of Totality when the Moon completely (100%) covers the Sun, it is safe to remove the Eclipse glasses to appreciate this awe-inspiring phenomenon without full eye protection. It’s important to emphasize that looking at the Sun without proper eye protection, especially outside of Totality, can cause permanent eye damage, so certified Eclipse glasses should be worn diligently before and after this unique phase.

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About Partial Totality

Partial Totality offers a glimpse of the celestial dance between the Earth, Moon and Sun, but they fall short of the awe-inspiring experience that Totality brings. The Moon only partially covers the Sun during a partial eclipse, leaving a crescent-shaped sliver visible. While this phase may seem intriguing, it lacks the dramatic transformation during a Total Solar Eclipse. In contrast, Totality, which can only be witnessed from a specific narrow path on Earth, offers a spectacle beyond compare. As the Moon completely obscures the Sun, the environment plunges into darkness briefly, revealing the stunning solar corona, the Sun’s fiery crown. This transition from 99.9% to 100% coverage in the final 15 seconds is the defining moment that sets Totality apart. So, while Partial Eclipses may pique curiosity, the magic of Totality leaves observers in absolute wonder, making the journey to the Path of Totality an experience of a lifetime.

Jack County Partial Solar Eclipse Locations

Jack County is not in the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse’s Path of Totality. People in Jack County will experience a Partial Totality. Eclipse viewers in these locations will need to wear Solar Eclipse glasses that are ISO 12312-2 certified.

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Bryson, Texas
Miles from Downtown Dallas: 106.8 | Miles from Downtown Fort Worth: 74.7
Total Eclipse Totality Start Time: 13:40:39
Magnitude of Totality: 97.60%

Jacksboro, Texas
Miles from Downtown Dallas: 92.5 | Miles from Downtown Fort Worth: 60.5
Total Eclipse Totality Start Time: 13:43:19
Magnitude of Totality: 94.60%

Jermyn, Texas
Miles from Downtown Dallas: 106.9 | Miles from Downtown Fort Worth: 74.9
Total Eclipse Totality Start Time: 13:40:49
Magnitude of Totality: 97.30%

Perrin, Texas
Miles from Downtown Dallas: 85.5 | Miles from Downtown Fort Worth: 30.2
Total Eclipse Totality Start Time: 13:40:58
Magnitude of Totality: 98.50%

Additional DFW Counties in the Path of Eclipse Totality – View Times & Locations

Safeguard Your Vision: Choosing the Right Solar Eclipse Glasses

If you’re planning to witness the Total Solar Eclipse in Jack County, Texas, make sure you’re equipped with ISO-certified Solar Eclipse glasses for optimal eye safety. These specialized glasses are designed to protect your eyes from the Sun’s harmful rays during the eclipse’s partial stages. However, there’s a brief window of time known as Totality, when the Moon fully obscures the Sun, where it’s safe to remove your glasses and enjoy the spectacle. Keep in mind that Totality lasts only for a few minutes. To maintain eye safety, it’s crucial to wear your Solar Eclipse glasses both before and after this brief period of Totality.

Jack County Solar Eclipse locations and times may change. Therefore, please check with NASA for last-minute changes.