solar eclipseNorth AmericaastronomyA total solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 7, 2024, offering viewers in Mexico, 15 U.S. states, and eastern Canada a rare astronomical event.
The eclipse will feature a 'path of totality' extending more than 100 miles wide, with the moon fully obscuring the sun for a few minutes in certain locations, while others will observe a partial eclipse. The duration of totality varies by location, with the longest stretch lasting 4 minutes and 28 seconds in northwest Mexico.