Rare Total Solar Eclipse to Dazzle North America in April 2024
The celestial event will be enhanced by a solar maximum, offering a unique spectacle not to be missed.
- A rare total solar eclipse will occur across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada on April 8, 2024, offering a unique viewing experience.
- The eclipse coincides with a solar maximum, making this event even more spectacular with potential for solar flares and a highly structured corona.
- Over 31 million people live in the path of totality, with millions more able to witness at least a partial eclipse throughout the continental U.S.
- Special eclipse glasses are required for safe viewing, except during the brief period of totality when the sun is completely covered.
- The next total solar eclipse visible from the U.S. will not occur until August 23, 2044, making this an especially rare opportunity.