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Get ready, the eclipse is coming

The Texas Two Step Eclipse website is a timely communications resource powered by Texas A&M Forest Service to help Texans, and all the visitors to Texas, have a safe, enjoyable, dual eclipse experience.

During the Oct 2023 and April 2024 eclipse events, we are committed to:

• increasing awareness of responsible recreation and stewardship of the land while promoting responsible recreation and use of natural resources.
• promoting wildfire prevention practices and supporting local communities with emergency planning, messaging and education.
• providing clear, consistent, readily accessible information to the public, local communities, media outlets and public safety officials.
• providing messaging guidance, resources and call to action for partnering agencies, municipalities and other entities.

Texas is a proud place and holds unique and deep roots within American history. Founded in 1845, Texas is one of just a few states that was an independent nation before joining the union. It is also the only state that existed under six flags which required a good deal of fighting between each. That sense of rugged individualism has remained strong throughout the years and has helped cultivate an immense sense of local pride.

Texas is the second largest U.S. state by area, population, and forested acres. It has grasslands, rolling hills, lakes, forests, and ocean. Not only that, but it has several climate zones and distinct regions.

Over the next year, will have two significant solar eclipse events traverse the big and bright Texas skies - an annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023 and a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Though other eclipses occur more regularly, the last time a total solar eclipse crossed North America was on August 21, 2017.

And the next one won't happen for another 20 years.

The celestial phenomena may attract droves of sky-watchers gathering in public Texas spaces and taking road trips for a better view of the spectacle.

Provided here are a few resources that may help Texans and visitors alike have an enjoyable and safe Texas Two Step Eclipse experience.

Mark yourself present and post photos and descriptions of how you celebrate the eclipses on the Texas Two Step Eclipse Engagement Map! Let others know where you are watching and share your own unique experience.

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