Texas sits directly in the crosshairs of the total solar eclipse happening this April—and while viewing the eclipse from home won’t diminish what’s happening in the sky, it’s a *scientific fact* that these cosmic events are best experienced at music festivals, rooftop bars, hotel pools, and other places where you can stargaze with a beer in hand. ⁠ ⁠ Those near Dallas-Fort Worth can swing by Meow_Wolf for a full day of space-related activities, tarot card readings, and beers from the aptly-named Celestial Beerworks. Or head up to Hôtel Swexan’s 20th-floor rooftop pool, where you’ll be equipped with eclipse glasses, telescopes, and themed drinks.⁠ ⁠ Over in San Antonio, you can start the day on a rollercoaster before joining the viewing party at Six Flags, which will be followed by a fireworks and drone show. Meanwhile, the more hardcore astro-lovers are making a whole weekend out of the event in Austin, where a four-day festival (texas_eclipse) of music, art, space, and technology will...