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Truckers are changing their schedules to avoid the crush of solar-eclipse traffic

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Aug 13, 2017 at 07:20 AM CST
https://qz.com/1051309/2017-solar-eclipse-truck-drivers-want-to-avoid-the-eclipse-traffic-crush/ Airfares have surged to cities near the path of the Aug. 21 event, the first total solar eclipse visible coast-to-coast in the US since 1918. Hotels in the so-called “path of totality” have sold out as travelers rush to see this most-fleeting of tourist attractions. The longest the sun will be completely blocked by the moon at any point along the path is under three minutes, according to NASA.

Aug 13, 2017 at 07:20 AM CST