There has not been a total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States since 1979 and totality was only viewable from the Pacific Northwest ... There was, however, an annular eclipse that would have been partially viewable from Texas on August 10th, 1980. Unlike a total eclipse, you would need either eclipse glasses or a pinhole camera to view it and even then, at your location it probably would not have been very impressive. Trust me, if you've witnessed an eclipse during totality, it would not be something that you would forget. I suggest planning a trip to Kentucky in 2017 to witness a truly awe-inspiring event.
There has not been a total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States since 1979 and totality was only viewable from the Pacific Northwest ... There was, however, an annular eclipse that would have been partially viewable from Texas on August 10th, 1980. Unlike a total eclipse, you would need either eclipse glasses or a pinhole camera to view it and even then, at your location it probably would not have been very impressive. Trust me, if you've witnessed an eclipse during totality, it would not be something that you would forget. I suggest planning a trip to Kentucky in 2017 to witness a truly awe-inspiring event.