Bill Nye the Science Guy to visit Texas for total solar eclipse

By coursity / April 7, 2024

Bill Nye the Science Guy talks eclipse

Bill Nye the Science Guy spoke with Good Day Austin’s Libbi Farrow about what you need to know about Monday’s total solar eclipse.

The path of totality will pass over a large part of Central Texas, including Austin, Dripping Springs, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Killeen, Fredericksburg, Blanco, Llano, Burnet and northwest San Antonio. 

To mark the occasion, Nye and the Planetary Society is hosting Eclipse-O-Rama 2024, a two-day camping festival in Fredericksburg, which will also feature Tim Dodd, the Everyday Astronaut; Bob Pflugfelder, better known as Science Bob; and YouTuber Mark Rober.

Solar eclipse: Preparations across the nation

From coast to coast, officials and science fans are making their final preparations for Monday’s full solar eclipse. FOX’s Eben Brown has more.

LIBBI: Here I am with Bill Nye the Science Guy. That’s something I thought I would never say, but we are talking all about the solar eclipse that is happening on Monday. Bill, why don’t you tell people about the huge event if they don’t know about it already?

LIBBI: It’s really important that people don’t just look up at the sky and stare at their eyeballs and their regular sunglasses and protective gear.

LIBBI: You’re going to be in Fredericksburg. Why don’t you tell us about that?

LIBBI: What if, you know, the average person wants to come out and hang out with you? They can do that. Why don’t you tell people how they can do that?

LIBBI: This is a huge event. And I can’t believe Bill Nye the Science Guy, you are going to be here in Texas spending it with us watching this amazing solar eclipse. Do you have any tips or tricks for people who may be experiencing this for the first time?

LIBBI: I think that’s great advice. I just want to say it’s been a pleasure to sit down and talk with you. I remember watching you growing up and my science classes, and I can hear your intro right now. It’s like, Bill, Bill Nye the Science Guy. 

LIBBI: It’s so good. Thank you so much, Bill, for taking the time to speak with me. And I hope you have an amazing solar eclipse.