Witness the Spectacular Total Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun, partially or completely blocking Earth's view.

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Total solar eclipses happen during every new moon if the Moon followed a perfectly circular orbit and shared Earth's orbital plane.

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A total solar eclipse will span North America on April 8, 2024, crossing through Mexico, the US, and Canada.

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When the Moon totally obscures the Sun's face as it moves in front of Earth, there is a total solar eclipse.

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As if it were dawn or sunset, the sky will grow darker.

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Following the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse, the next visible one in the contiguous United States occurs in August 2044.

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A total Solar eclipse is the only type of solar eclipse where eclipse glasses can be momentarily removed.

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