I followed the transmission of this year's astronomical phenomenon minute by minute

Millions of people They have reached a narrow line extending from Mexico to the United States and Canada to await the shocking sensation they are experiencing Total solar eclipse on April 8.

In this sense, an astronomical event can become the event The eclipse that brought together the largest number of people Ever in North America thanks to the population density in the area of ​​view and attractiveness more than Four minutes of darkness In broad daylight in Texas and elsewhere. Almost anyone in North America can enjoy at least a partial eclipse, weather permitting.

The entire route that will be seen – which is about 185 kilometers (115 miles) long – includes several cities such as Dallas, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Buffalo, New York and Montreal. It is estimated that some 44 million people live in that regionand a few hundred million within 320 kilometers (200 miles). Add to that eclipse chasers, amateur astronomers and the just curious, and it's no wonder hotels and flights are sold out and roads clogged.

there NASA experts Dozens of universities spread out along the route to launch research rockets and weather balloons, as well as to conduct experiments. They will also be followed by the seven astronauts on the International Space Station to an altitude of 435 kilometers (270 miles). (With information from AP).