Is looking at an eclipse bad for your eyes?

There are safe ways to view the upcoming total eclipse this April and that is by wearing protective eyewear or using a handheld viewer that has solar filters.

Eclipse chaser has seen 20 total solar eclipses

Next month's total solar eclipse is an experience you don't want to miss. One North Texas woman will for sure be there. Leticia Ferrer has seen 20 total solar eclipses all over the world.

What causes a total solar eclipse?

What happens during the solar eclipse? FOX 4's Dan Henry explains and shows some other objects you will be able to see in the sky on April 8.

History of April 8 weather

The total solar eclipse will cast North Texas into darkness on April 8. So what will the weather be like? FOX 4 meteorologist Dylan Federico takes a look what the weather has been like in the past.

Solar eclipse expected to impact the Texas power grid

On April 8, the moon will block the sun and the sky over Texas will be dark. The organization that manages the state's power grid is taking steps to make sure it can withstand a significant drop in solar power generation.