JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) – The impact of the total solar eclipse will be felt across the U.S. as the rare celestial event could generate $1 billion for the economy, according to Forbes.
New York City is not the only major city in the path of totality, which stretches about 115 miles wide and cuts through the center of the country. The path includes Dallas, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Buffalo and Montreal.
Around 44 million people live within the track and plenty of scientists, eclipse chasers and amateur astronomers are flocking to the path to catch the phenomenon. It will be the last chance to see a total solar eclipse from the mainland U.S. for 20 years, according to NASA.
The surge in demand for hotels, flights, gas and souvenirs is expected to cause an economic boom, according to Forbes. Experts compared the eclipse to economically having a Taylor Swift concert in every town along the path of totality.
The eclipse in 2017 had a similar, significant impact on retail.
The Liberty Science Center is gearing up to host what it's calling New Jersey's largest astronomy party. There will be telescope viewings, a live webcast of the eclipse, special planetarium shows and hands-on astronomy fun.
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