The 2024 solar eclipse has been occupying news headlines in the past few months. Many Americans are thrilled with the possibility of being able to witness such a fantastic occurrence on April 8th. This excitement can be quantified by diving into the Google search trends in the months leading up the solar eclipse. Here are some interesting highlights that we found for you.
Location
The top numbers of searches regarding the solar eclipse came from Vermont, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Indiana. With the exception of New Mexico, these states are in line with the eclipse’s path of totality according to CBS News. This traffic is likely coming from people looking to see if their property aligns with the path of totality or if they are within travelling distance to view the eclipse.
Solar Glasses Queries
Many individuals have been searching where to find protective glasses for viewing the eclipse. Interest in this search term spiked during the week of March 24-30 and continues to grow in the month of April. According to NASA’s website, viewing the eclipse without protective glasses could cause severe damage to your eyes.
Common Questions
Many common searches are simply about the eclipse itself and not the logistics of getting somewhere to watch it. Because it is rare to be able to view a solar eclipse, many people do not have an understanding of how eclipses work. Therefore, many have turned to Google for answers. A common question is: “How long will the eclipse last?” Another is: “Can you drive during the solar eclipse?”
However, these questions are largely “eclipsed” by the constant questions about what time the eclipse starts in different regions of the US. Because there is a specific path of totality, the eclipse starts at different times in each part of its path. For instance, in Columbus, OH, the eclipse starts enters totality around 3 p.m. Whereas, in Arkansas, the eclipse totality is at 1:51 p.m.
Google and the Eclipse
Regardless of the search term you use, Google is a helpful tool for determining how to be able to view the 2024 solar eclipse. In the past people would not have been able to find the exact timing of the eclipse and places to view it so easily.
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