Much of North Texas, including Richardson, is in the path of totality for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. The eclipse will be visible beginning at 12:23 p.m. and will end at 3:02 p.m. Totality will begin at 1:40 p.m. and end at 1:44 p.m.
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When it comes to eclipse viewing safety, UT Dallas’ Dr. Mary Urquhart has been a go-to information source this month—she was recently interviewed by City Communications staff, appeared on a local eclipse discussion panel moderated by The Dallas Morning News, and is scheduled to appear on CNN Online Monday.
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Though the DFW area is not expected to draw the large eclipse-watching crowds for which the Texas Hill Country and other locales are preparing, some predictions show possibly 90,000 visitors coming to the Metroplex in the next few days, in spite of forecasted cloudy weather. Richardson Police will have additional officers on duty on Monday, April 8, specifically assigned to checking areas around the city for crowd and/or traffic-related problems related to the eclipse.
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Richardson’s annual wildflowers are now in bloom, with some of the best places to view/take photos located in Huffhines Park and Berkner Park.
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As a continuation of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, the Parks and Recreation Department has launched a study to develop an Aquatics Master Plan, long-term strategies for aquatic services and facilities for the Richardson community.
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