El Pasoans prepare for 2024 total solar eclipse

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Although the total solar eclipse on April 8 will not be entirely visible from El Paso, many throughout the Borderland are preparing for the celestial event.

There will be several watch parties throughout the El Paso-Las Cruces region during the eclipse.

Watch ABC-7 Xtra Sunday Edition for in-depth coverage and tune in Monday starting at 11 a.m. for more complete team coverage of the solar eclipse.