The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse began over the South Pacific Ocean and crossed North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Weather permitting, the first location in continental North America that experienced totality was Mexico's Pacific coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT.
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Solar eclipse of April 8, 2024
Event
The solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, also known as the Great American Eclipse, was a total solar eclipse visible across a band covering parts of North America, from Mexico to Canada and crossing the contiguous United States. Wikipedia
Date: April 8, 2024
Location: Earth
Coordinates: 25°18′N 104°06′W / 25.3°N 104.1°W
Greatest eclipse: 18:18:29
Magnitude: 1.0566
Max. width of band: 198 km (123 mi)
(P1) Partial begin: 15:42:07
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will travel across North America, with the Moon surrounded by the Sun's delicate corona. Texas will be a great spot ...