Total Solar Eclipse Projected to Pump $1B into the U.S. Economy

On April 8th, a total solar eclipse will sweep across a significant portion of the United States, drawing an estimated 4 million spectators eager to witness the phenomenon known as the “path of totality.“ This rare event is projected to inject approximately $1 billion into local economies. Lasting over four minutes, the eclipse will bring darkness and a ten-degree temperature drop. Excitement is high among enthusiasts. Hundreds of schools are closing early to allow students and families to enjoy the eclipse. Towns from Texas to New Hampshire are hoping for an economic boost as visitors travel to get a front-row seat. “We're going to have an eclipse martini for the adults and then we also have eclipse ice cream which is going to be kind of dark,“ said Cindy Emmons who is a restaurant owner in Indiana. Read the full story from CBN's Tara Mergener: CBN News. Because Tr