"2024 Solar Eclipse: Cloud Cover Forecasts and Safe Viewing Tips"

Meteorologists are refining forecasts for the total solar eclipse happening on Monday, with the best viewing expected in northern New England and from southern Missouri to central Indiana. Clouds may impede viewing in Texas, Arkansas, Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania, and western New York, with rain showers possible in those areas. The eclipse will begin in Texas at 1:27 p.m. CDT and end in Maine at 3:35 p.m. EDT, varying by location. The path of totality is the area where the moon completely covers the sun, and pet safety during the eclipse is not a major concern. The upcoming eclipse has boosted travel demand, with Airbnb listings along the path of totality seeing occupancy levels skyrocket.