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Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides – The Eclipse Evangelist

Welcome to The Night Sky: A Podcast on the Eclipses Comes to Kerrville a podcast that celebrates that for two days over the next 18 months, Kerrville, TX, will be the Eclipse Capitol of the World. This podcast, hosted by Andrew Gay and Tom Fox, will celebrate these two eclipses and discuss how Kerrville will prepare for an influx of a quarter million (or more) visitors. The Texas Hill Country Podcast Network produces this podcast.

On the latest episode of The Night Sky with host Tom Fox and guest Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, they discuss the upcoming eclipse coming to Kerrville. Whitesides, passionate about eclipses, shares her experiences and love for witnessing such a rare and incredible event. The 2024 solar eclipse will be special for Kerrville, as the center line will cross Interstate 10, which passes through the city. Whitesides shares her story on how she decided on Kerrville as the place to witness this rare event.

If you’re interested in witnessing the solar eclipse in 2024, here are three tips to make the most of it:

1. Plan ahead: Book your accommodations and travel plans in advance so you can secure the best spot to watch the eclipse.

2. Pack the right equipment: Bring eclipse glasses, a camera, and a tripod to capture the moment.

3. Take it all in: Remember to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the eclipse and enjoy the experience.

Whitesides shares her excitement for this eclipse and evangelizes about it. If you want to learn more about the upcoming eclipse in Kerrville, listen to this episode of The Night Sky.

Notable Quote

“It was just amazing. And she just had me in tears. It was so beautiful. I was so overwhelmed. It was an incredible experience.”

Resources

Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides

Eclipse Evangelist

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Tom Fox on LinkedIn