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A total solar eclipse is coming April 8 and the next one won't reach the lower 48 until 2044.
Zoom in: Des Moines and Iowa aren't in the path of totality, but you can still expect a partial eclipse (75%) starting around 12:43pm.
Zoom out: If you're wanting the full experience, there are plenty of places to drive or fly — if you're willing to shell out some cash.
Linh's thought bubble: I'm staying in Fayetteville for the eclipse, about a six-hour drive and plan to go an hour south the day of totality.
📣 Shoutout: Are you traveling for the eclipse? Hit reply and tell us where.