INDIANAPOLIS — On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people in America - 32 million in the U.S. alone.
"I saw the last solar eclipse and there really is something magical," said Expedia's Melanie Fish.
Fish says this event will be visible in more areas than the Great American Eclipse of 2017.
"This time, the solar eclipse covers a much more populated path of totality, so that means a lot more people are going to have a chance to see it," Fish said.
A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth that fully or partially blocks the sun's light, creating darkness during the day.
Mexico's Pacific Coast will experience the total eclipse first, then the path enters the U.S. and goes up to Newfoundland.
People in 15 states, including Indiana, will be able to view the phenomenon, and lodging is already in high demand.
"Availability is getting tight for hotels to stay in, vacation rentals in the path of totality," said Fish.
This year's rare sight falls around spring break, already a popular time to travel, so it's recommended that you book accommodations, flights and car rentals now.
For those who have the week off, Fish suggests planning an entire trip around the eclipse.
"Don't just wing it and hit the road and say, 'I'm just going to drive to wherever the eclipse is,'" she said, adding you should pick a place where there are other things to see and do.