Eclipse Frequently Asked Questions

Hotels and Accommodations are currently taking reservations for the October 2023 Annular Eclipse. For the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse many hotel properties plan to open their reservations in late April or early May 2023.

The following lodging properties are taking reservations at this time for the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse:
Kerrville Schreiner Park
Inn of the Hills Hotel and Conference Center
Y.O Ranch Hotel and Conference Center

You can find links to these properties on the Accommodations tab above. Remember to always book your reservation directly with the hotel on their website or by calling them directly. We will update this list as we learn more. We will also share this information on the Kerrville Eclipse Facebook page.

You can find all area accommodation information by going to the Accommodations tab at the top of the page or visiting www.KerrvilleTexasCVB.com/Accommodations

The 2023 Annular Eclipse will coincide with the Kerrville River Festival and we expect tourism to be at a similar level to the Fourth of July. The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse will bring an unprecedented amount of visitors. It is hard to predict an exact number but we know lodging will be at capacity and resources will be limited.

We recommend getting essentials like groceries, toilet paper, gas, and water before Friday, April 5, 2024. Traffic is predicted to be crowded the weekend leading up the the Monday, April 8, 2024, eclipse event.

A Solar Eclipse happens when the moon passes between the earth and the sun fully, or partially, blocking the view of the sun from the earth. Solar eclipses happen about every 18 months worldwide. A Total Solar Eclipse occurs once about every 375 years in any one given area.

An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon covers the Sun's center, leaving the Sun's visible outer edges to form a “ring of fire” or annulus around the Moon. An Annular Solar Eclipse will take place in Kerrville October 14, 2023.

Yes! Viewing a solar eclipse requires solar eclipse glasses. Without proper eye protection, viewing a solar eclipse can cause significant damage to your eyes. The 2023 Annular Eclipse will require glasses to view throughout the duration of the eclipse. In 2024, you will need glasses to view the Total Solar Eclipse except for the 4 minutes and 24 seconds of totality.

The Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau has glasses for purchase at their Visitor Center located at 2108 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX 78028. Call them for more information 830-792-3535.

The City of Kerrville Parks & Recreation Department has glasses for sale at 2385 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028.

Gibson's Discount Store has Eclipse Glasses and select memorabilia for sale at 111 West Main Street, Kerrville, TX 78028.

West Kerr Chamber of Commerce also will have Eclipse glasses for sale at 3186 Junction Highway, Ingram, TX 78025.

If you decide to order glasses online, it is essential that they are ordered from a reputable source.