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On Monday, April 8, Americans across the country will get to experience a total solar eclipse—where the sun will disappear behind the moon and the sky will darken in the middle of the afternoon.
The last North American total solar eclipse occurred in 2017, and the next one won’t happen until 2044, so you might want to check this one out while you can.
What you see in the sky will depend on your location, and most of the country will get to see a partial eclipse, with the sun remaining somewhat visible. However, those in the “path of totality” will get the full experience where the moon will completely block out the sun.
In the U.S., totality begins in Texas at 1:27 p.m. CDT and will end in Maine at 3:35 p.m. EDT.
Path of the 2024 total solar eclipse
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“It’s a life-changing experience to watch the sun go dark and feel night happen all of a sudden and hear the animals go silent,” Jason Rhodes, a NASA senior research scientist, mused to KTLA.
This upcoming solar eclipse is such a big deal, in fact, that many homes for sale have advertised how they’re the ideal spot to watch the action. Some listings even boast celestial observatories with high-tech telescopes.
Granted, homebuyers might not have time to close the deal on these properties before this eclipse is over, but if this event sparks an enduring love of stargazing, then these houses will no doubt be the perfect perch well into the future (and perhaps even a prime place to host the next big eclipse party of 2044).
353 Mathey Ct, Dallas, TX
Price: $700,000
Dallas dynamo: In the U.S., totality will last the longest over Texas, coming in at 4 minutes and 26 seconds. The Lone Star State is also forecasted to have the best weather for the event, and many are heading there for the optimal experience. Twelve million Texans will get to witness this solar event, the most local viewers of any state.
And make no mistake, many homes here will be hosting eclipse parties, particularly if they have a rooftop where residents and guests can gather.
This listing for a three-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhouse—one of nine custom-designed by the architectural firm FAR +DANG—boasts a rooftop terrace where you can, as the listing suggests, “get all dressed up, celebrating the upcoming total eclipse.”
Dallas, TX, is right in the path of totality, and this condo will prove it.
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124 County Road 1543, Morgan, TX
Price: $799,000
Lake loveliness: If you’d like to be in the best state to view the eclipse but cities aren’t your jam, then you might prefer this two-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a private beach, dock, and boat ramp along Lake Whitney.
“Enjoy watching water crafts, soaring birds, endless starry nights, and the BIG ECLIPSE from your MAGNIFICENT POINT,” crows the listing. The home comes with a huge deck, yard, and “observation area” where you can stare into the starry abyss.
A Morgan, TX, waterfront property perfect for watching the total eclipse
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The house comes with an observation area perfect for watching the sky.
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281 Roaring Spgs, Camp Wood, TX
Price: $549,000
Beauty of the dark skies: This three-bedroom, two-bath gem is situated above a 5-acre lake, miles from any light pollution. The listing appeals to “Water Lovers, Star Gazers, Eclipse Chasers, and Dark Skies Enthusiasts!”
The 1,248-square-foot house sits on 7-plus acres boasting a spring-fed creek and waterfall. The home comes with a wraparound deck perfect for eclipse viewing, and a 288-square-foot casita for guests.
No light pollution makes this house perfect for dark-sky enthusiasts.
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5115 McIntyre Cir, Austin, TX
Price: $1,999,999
Outstanding in Austin: “This home is the perfect spot to watch the solar eclipse as it is sited on one of the highest elevations in all of Hudson Bend,” says listing agent Michael Reisor, of Douglas Elliman.
The house is in the sought-after shoreline streets above Lake Travis, “offering unobstructed eclipse views along with panoramic lake views.”
The high elevation on McIntyre Mountain makes this a perfect eclipse-viewing home.
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The four-bedroom, 3.5-bath house atop McIntyre Mountain was designed by award-winning architect Robert Jackson. Floor-to-ceiling windows guarantee viewings of the eclipse and all the surrounding protected scenery.
Floor-to-ceiling windows will ensure your total eclipse viewing.
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4488 Cooper Rd, Eden, MD
Price: $2,690,000
Skygazing perfection: Maryland is not in the path of totality, but you’ll still be able to see a partial eclipse with this home’s custom two-story observatory, equipped with a high-end, powerful telescope “utilizing some of the most extensive technology available,” says the listing. It’s perfect not only for the solar eclipse, but also for other celestial events like falling comets or nightly stargazing.
The four-bedroom, four-bath, 8,252-square-foot estate is nestled on 26.72 acres along the Wicomico River. The “smart home” comes with whole-home audio, lighting, and security systems. There’s a private dock and riverside fire pit, and a wine cellar that can hold 3,000 bottles, which will come in handy for your eclipse-loving friends.
An Eden, MD, home with perfect skygazing capabilities
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The house comes with an observatory.
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84 Canaan Back Rd, Barrington, NH
Price: $6,500,000
Farm fabulous: If you don’t want to mess around with your eclipse watching, then Coot Farm is the property for you. Not only is it in the path of totality, near where the eclipse will exit the Northeast, but it also comes with a “private observatory” perfect for seeing the eclipse and the stars in general.
This New Hampshire estate will offer unparalleled eclipse watching.
Once the eclipse ends, you can invite your pals to stay in one of three guesthouses on the property.
The four-bedroom, 5.5-bath main house boasts 18,000 square feet of luxurious living space on three levels with an elevator, indoor garage, and even a chapel. It comes with 559 private acres of woodlands, fields, and ponds.
The house comes with a unique observatory.
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300 E 3rd St Apt 507, Little Rock, AR
Price: $400,000
Little Rock, big eclipse: Located on the fifth floor, this two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,481-square-foot condo promises “walk-out space that is perfect for entertaining, watching the fireworks on the Fourth of July, or even the upcoming eclipse!”
Built in 2007, the building offers city views with floor-to-ceiling windows, a chef’s kitchen, two parking spots, and indoor storage.
Arkansas is inside the path of totality, so the listing’s promise of perfect eclipse-gazing isn’t just hot air.
An Arkansas condo perfect for eclipse viewing
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640 W 237th St Apt 2D, Bronx, NY
Price: $1,180,000
Bronx beauty: The Bronx isn’t synonymous with luxury living, but this gorgeous condo might change your mind.
Located in the leafy haven of Riverdale, this two-bedroom, two-bath condo offers floor-to-ceiling windows, a Wolf stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, and waterfall quartz counters.
But what makes this condo perfect for eclipse watching and stargazing is its stunning communal roof deck overlooking the Hudson River that comes with a “celestial telescope.” Get to know your new neighbors while oohing over one of nature’s most awe-inspiring displays.
Bronx living has never looked so luxurious.
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The condo comes with a powerful telescope on the communal roof deck.
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208 Atlantic Walk, Saltaire, NY
Price: $1,490,000
Spectacular in Saltaire: This four-bedroom, two-bath home on Fire Island immediately announces its intentions to be the eclipse-viewing home of your dreams.
“Bring your telescope!” the listing demands.
Located a block and a half from the ferry and the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the home comes with a huge wraparound deck. But the jewel that makes it for perfect stargazing? A glass-enclosed sky room on the roof, similar to a solarium. Catch the eclipse then head down to the beach for an afternoon swim.
Fire Island is the perfect place to catch the eclipse.
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The house comes with a sky room, perfect for watching the eclipse.
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840 W Gorrie Dr, Saint George Island, FL
Price: $3,699,000
Superb stargazing: Located on St. George Island, this six-bedroom, six-bath, newly constructed house isn’t in the path of totality. However, it comes with a telescope, so you will be sure to experience some good views of the partial eclipse.
Steps from the beach, the house boasts a private boardwalk, a large wading pool, and a surround deck for mesmerizing ocean and sunrise viewing. The house also comes with an outdoor grill, television, and hot tub.
In case you want to monetize your new home’s stargazing perfection, the property is currently managed by a luxury hospitality company. You can have short-term rentals and leave the management company to take care of any eclipse-chasing tenants.
An island beachfront stunner with perfect eclipse viewing
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