About half of Americans plan to view todays total solar eclipse, those in the direct path are more likely to have concrete plans for their participation.
According to a survey from YouGov that talked to about 37,000 adults last week, 53% said they intended to watch the eclipse. Half say they have their viewing plans in place, the other half didn’t make any specific plans. One-Third say they wont see it, 18% say they wish the could but won’t, 14% say they aren’t interested. 89% say they have heard about the eclipse and just 4% say they plan to travel to see it.
43% of adults say they viewed the last Toal eclipse which took place in August of 2017 (back then 60% said they planned on viewing it). People who saw the last eclipse are more likely to say they plan to see todays, than those who missed the last one. 73% think they will view it, of which 42% made plans a week ago.
The eclipse will not be visible to everyone, and clarity in the sky will plan a factor in the viewing experience. Those who live in areas with “very clear” skies are far more likely to have plans for viewing the eclipse. 30% of people in areas who say the sky isn’t very or is not at all clear say they won’t see the eclipse but wish they could.
Younger adults and those with college degrees are more likely than older people and those without degrees to have their viewing plans in place.
Where one lives is tied to plans to view the eclipse. 56% of people in Austin, Texas say they have plans to view the eclipse. So do 56% of people in Dayton, Ohio. However only 13% in Spokane say they have plans.
If the eclipse won’t be visible in your area but you want to see it, don’t worry! NASA has a livestream on their website for you to view it on that goes live at 1 pm EDT today.