What you need to know about Monday's solar eclipse - Friday, April 5, 2024 - Special Edition

April 05, 2024 [Web version](   [Where to find eclipse glasses and watch parties around the DC area]( While D.C. isn't in the eclipse's path of totality, you still may get a glimpse of the solar wonder. If you're still looking to get glasses or figuring out where to view the eclipse, here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   [Weather looks promising in DC area for Monday's solar eclipse]( At this point, there will be a mix of sun and clouds in the D.C. region, which should provide fairly good viewing conditions when the sun is eclipsed. [READ MORE](   [Millions expected to hit the roads ahead of total solar eclipse - WTOP Traffic's travel tips for DC-area residents]( "It'll be like a big pilgrimage, and many people will stop at nothing to experience a sacred solar event." WTOP's Dave Dildine has some tips to avoid some of the solar eclipse congestion. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery Co. father planning 5-hour drive for ‘awe-inspiring' view of eclipse]( "There are a lot of things in this world that pictures just don't do justice," Rockville, Maryland, father Jamie Nicholas said. "You have to be there and you have to experience it." [READ MORE](   Sponsored by IBM [Take a use case-driven approach to artificial intelligence]( The most promising applications of artificial intelligence let people do more analytical and strategic work.   [‘Don't damage those eyes' observing Monday's solar eclipse, medical expert says]( WTOP spoke with CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. John LaPook about just how serious it is to have special glasses when viewing the solar eclipse. [READ MORE](   [5 tips for taking smartphone photos during Monday's solar eclipse]( Many of us can't wait for Monday afternoon's solar eclipse -- and in 2024, you can bet a lot will want to share smartphone photos of the experience on social media. [READ MORE](   [Not in the path of totality? You can still watch Monday's total solar eclipse online]( If you're nowhere near the path of totality or if clouds spoil your view, you can still catch the total solar eclipse online. Here are some alternatives if you're clouded out. [READ MORE](   [From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions]( More and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America. Here are a list of the latest deals. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Slack [DoD Cloud Exchange: Powering collaboration hinges on meeting people where they communicate]( “Bring tasks they need to do to them, and allow them to quickly act on them. You're going to be faster, you're going to save money, and, ultimately, they're going to be happier and more productive,” points out Slack's Rob Seaman.   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](