People in Mexico and Hawaii are preparing for a total eclipse to occur on July 11 . On the island of Hawaii , 46,000 tourists are expected . Six people on Mount Kea will focus telescopes on the sun 's outer atmosphere . "It's going to be total insanity."; "We're worrying that we won't have enough alcohol and food on the island," said the manager of a local restaurant and disco called The Eclipse, named by coincidence 10 years ago. Crowds of Californians are expected in Baja California , where the totality will last the longest -- up to 7 minutes . This is the longest lasting eclipse until 2132 . Some Mexicans consider eclipses a bad omen and are taking precautions such as acquiring garlic bulbs , magnets or old copper coins . People are being warned not to look directly at the sun without eye protection .
People in Mexico and Hawaii are preparing for a total eclipse to occur on July 11 . On the island of Hawaii , 46,000 tourists are expected . Six people on Mount Kea will focus telescopes on the sun 's outer atmosphere . Crowds of Californians are expected in Baja California , where the totality will last the longest -- up to 7 minutes . This is the longest lasting eclipse until 2132 . Some Mexicans consider eclipses a bad omen and are taking precautions such as acquiring garlic bulbs , magnets or old copper coins . People are being warned not to look directly at the sun without eye protection .