LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — We're now less than 24 hours from the total solar eclipse that is set to happen on April 8, 2024.
Arkansas is one of several states in the path of totality for the eclipse, and this weekend you've probably noticed an overflow of people who are all excited to be able to experience a once-in-a-lifetime event.
"We're from Washington D.C. and I have an office out here in Little Rock, so I figured I'd come and see my friends plus work a little bit plus come to see the eclipse," one visitor said.
However, for some, the eclipse on Monday afternoon won't be the first time that they have experienced such an incredible solar phenomenon.
"We're really excited. I haven't seen one [since] I was three in 2017 and I can't wait," one young visitor said.
One Little Rock native explained how the upcoming eclipse has been a great eye-opener for people from all different backgrounds who will be bonding together over a common interest.
"This is a good example of our community collectively coming together for something happy. We've had such horrible things the last few years, so this is a way for people to come and not talk about politics, you're not talking about death or the coronavirus, you're just having a party," she described.
For most of the visitors here in the Natural State, this is their first time in Arkansas. Many have said that they plan to make another trip to visit again sometime soon.
"It's been really good, we got Italian ice cream, and we just plan to come back and visit again," a visitor explained.
For more information about the eclipse on April 8, 2024, please visit THV11.com/eclipse.