Total solar eclipse could draw more than 20000 to Houlton in 2024

HOULTON, Maine — Eclipse chasers from as far away as the Caribbean have already made plans to come to Houlton for a rare cosmic alignment next spring. Houlton is the last viewing spot of the April 8, 2024, total eclipse of the sun in the United States before it crosses the Canadian border. “I’m surprised they did not make [reservations] last year,” said Dan McGlaun, the operator of Eclipse2024.org and a veteran of 15 total eclipses around the world. “The craziness has only just begun.” Eclipse2024.org, created by McGlaun and his team, is an online educational link that offers free…