On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse moved across North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.
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Solar eclipse of April 8, 2024
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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
Location: Earth
Date: April 8, 2024
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
In the US, totality will begin in Texas at 1:27 pm CDT and will end in Maine at 3:35 pm EDT on April 8, 2024. Our GIF below, books, maps, and our new mobile app ...
Duration: 3:09:40
Posted: Apr 8, 2024
Posted: Apr 8, 2024
The April 8 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA
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