Total Solar Eclipse to Grace North America on Monday, April 8, 2024
Where and When is the Sun Eclipse Visible?
North America:
The total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Mexico, Canada, and more than 10 US states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The path of totality, where the moon completely covers the sun, will begin in Mexico and move across the United States.
Longest Duration of Totality:
The longest duration of totality, which is when the moon completely covers the sun, will be 4 minutes and 28 seconds in the vicinity of Maxon, Nebraska.
Greatest Eclipse Occurs:
The greatest eclipse occurs at 2:17 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). This is when the center of the moon's shadow passes directly over Earth's center.
Special Flights for Eclipse Viewing:
Several airlines are offering special flights that will fly through the path of totality, allowing passengers to experience the full eclipse from the air.
Historical Precedent:
A total solar eclipse previously occurred in the vicinity of Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1806, with a total phase lasting for 4 minutes and 53 seconds. This upcoming eclipse is expected to provide an even more spectacular celestial event.
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