“Torreón was chosen by NASA as the official location where to observe and broadcast the celestial event to the world thanks to the minimal probability of clouds in the Laguna de Coahuila region, meaning the city is perfectly positioned to provide an excellent view of the eclipse. This location caught the attention of scientists due to an exciting perk – everyone here, close to the centerline, will experience an extra 14 seconds of totality compared to other areas.”
Sandra Gancz Kahan, Writer
This desert city in northern Mexico is prepared for the celestial event of a lifetime as NASA declares it the best spot for eclipse watchers.
This desert city in northern Mexico is prepared for the celestial event of a lifetime as NASA declares it the best spot for eclipse watchers.
President López Obrador will join more than 100,000 visitors expected in the Sinaloan port city.
President López Obrador will join more than 100,000 visitors expected in the Sinaloan port city.
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WHY IS MAZATLAN THE PERFECT PLACE TO SEE THE ECLIPSE?
People will travel to Mazatlán to experience not just one but two upcoming solar eclipses, on Oct. 14 and next April 8.
People will travel to Mazatlán to experience not just one but two upcoming solar eclipses, on Oct. 14 and next April 8.
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Teotihuacán in all its glory | Photo from @tomkutcher
