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Learn how to safely view and enjoy the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, as it crosses North America. Find out where and when to watch, what to expect, and how to participate in eclipse science.
Find out when and where the next seven total solar eclipses will occur in the next decade. See the map, dates, and locations of the eclipses and how to observe them.
There are three main types of solar eclipses: Total eclipse. A total eclipse occurs on average every 18 months when the dark silhouette of the Moon completely obscures the bright light of the Sun, allowing the much fainter solar corona to be visible.
Apr 5, 2024 · On April 8, the moon will slip between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow across a swath of North America: a total solar eclipse. By cosmic coincidence, the moon and the sun appear...
Learn what a total solar eclipse is, how to observe it safely, and what phenomena you can see during totality. Find out when and where the next total solar eclipse will occur and how to plan your trip.
Apr 8, 2024 · What is a total solar eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the moon orients itself between Earth and the sun, shielding the solar surface from our view. In cosmic terms, it is unusual that...
