{"id":56055,"date":"2024-03-13T09:10:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T09:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/c49ce6f5-8d51-46c9-9279-b0c2f9f0742b"},"modified":"2024-03-13T10:33:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T10:33:50","slug":"april-8-2024-total-solar-eclipse-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/rss_feed\/april-8-2024-total-solar-eclipse-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"April 8 2024 total solar eclipse complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">A long totality will be visible in Mexico, USA and Canada on April 8 2024. Find out when it&#8217;s happening, where to see it and how to view online. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Jamie Carter\n      <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 at 09:10 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>The April 8 total <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/astrophotography\/sun\/solar-eclipses\/\">solar eclipse<\/a> that&#8217;s coming to North America is one of the biggest astronomical events this year.<\/p><p>Beginning in Mexico and passing across the US and Atlantic Canada, it\u2019s estimated that 32 million people live inside the path of totality for the 2024 April solar eclipse.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to safely view a solar eclipse\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XaPEkdsdUsY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/><\/div><\/figure><p>That\u2019s 20 million more than in 2017 during the last total solar eclipse in the US, which went coast to coast.<\/p><p>This time it\u2019s also much longer, with totality peaking at 4 minutes and 27 seconds. It comes less than six months after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/advice\/october-14-annular-solar-eclipse\">October 14 \u2018ring of fire\u2019 annular solar eclipse<\/a> in the US, Central and South America.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-8-solar-eclipse-explained\"><strong>April 8 solar eclipse explained<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Baily\u2019s beads or diamond rings occur in the moments just befrore and after totality, where the Moon&#8217;s rugged landscape of mountains and valley&#8217;s let the Sun peak past in some places, but not in others. Credit: John Finney Photography \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon crosses in front of the Sun and its apparent size in the sky is just enough to completely cover the Sun\u2019s disk, making it possible to glimpse the solar corona around the Moon\u2019s silhouette for a few minutes.<\/p><p>This is called totality, during which the sky turns a deep twilight.<\/p><p>On either side of totality, it\u2019s possible to see phenomena such as Baily\u2019s beads and diamond rings as the last and first drops of sunlight are visible.<\/p><p>Total solar eclipses occur because of a coincidence of nature &#8211; our Sun is about 400 times larger than the Moon and also 400 times more distant from the Earth.<\/p><p>We may be the only planet in the Galaxy to experience total solar eclipses! <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-8-eclipse-dates-and-times\"><strong>April 8 eclipse dates and times<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/03\/Total-eclipse-24-1-1024x621.jpg?fit=800%2C485\" alt=\"Map showing the path of the April 8 total solar eclipse across the USA. Credit: BBC Sky at Night Magazine \/ Paul Wootton\" class=\"wp-image-147769\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map showing the path of the April 8 total solar eclipse across the USA. Credit: BBC Sky at Night Magazine \/ Paul Wootton<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The path of totality for the April 8 2024 total solar eclipse will be around 120 miles\/190 kilometres wide.<\/p><p>Places from where the April 8 solar eclipse will be visible include:<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mexico\"><strong>Mexico<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Sinaloa<\/li><li>Durango<\/li><li>Coahuila<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-usa\"><strong>USA<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Texas<\/li><li>Oklahoma<\/li><li>Arkansas<\/li><li>Missouri<\/li><li>Illinois<\/li><li>Kentucky<\/li><li>Tennessee<\/li><li>Michigan<\/li><li>Indiana<\/li><li>Ohio<\/li><li>Pennsylvania<\/li><li>New York<\/li><li>Vermont<\/li><li>New Hampshire<\/li><li>Maine<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-canada\"><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Ontario<\/li><li>Quebec<\/li><li>New Brunswick<\/li><li>Prince Edward Island<\/li><li>Newfoundland<\/li><\/ul><p>Parts of the Texas Hill Country that will experience totality on April 8 2024 will have seen the \u2018ring of fire\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/space-science\/annular-solar-eclipse\">annular solar eclipse<\/a> on October 14 2023.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/03\/april-8-eclipse-path-totality-1024x948.png?fit=800%2C741\" alt=\"Diagram showing the path of the April 8 2024 eclipse, including the path of totality. Credit: BBC Sky at Night Magazine.\" class=\"wp-image-147755\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram showing the path of the April 8 2024 eclipse, including the path of totality. Credit: BBC Sky at Night Magazine \/ Paul Wootton<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-observing-totality\"><strong>Observing totality<\/strong><\/h2><p>The closer you stand to the centre of the path of totality during a total solar eclipse, the longer the duration of totality<\/p><p>But you also have to think about weather.<\/p><p>The further southwest you are the better chance for clear skies.<\/p><p>Mexico, which will see its first total solar eclipse since July 11, 1991, is where the chances of a clear sky are highest.<\/p><p>Totality for the April 8 solar eclipse will be seen first in Mazatl\u00e1n on the Pacific coast (4 min 17 sec, 11:09 am MST).<\/p><p>The Moon\u2019s central shadow will leave the planet at South Bird Island, Newfoundland (2 min 53 sec, 5:13 pm NDT) in Canada.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iconic-sites-where-a-total-solar-eclipse-will-be-visible-include\"><strong>Iconic sites where a total solar eclipse will be visible include:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerrvilletexascvb.com\/events\/2023\/total-solar-eclipse-2024-at-stonehenge-ii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stonehenge II<\/a>,<\/strong> Ingram, Texas (4 min 25 sec, 1:31 pm CDT)<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitindy.com\/eclipse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis Motor Speedwa<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitindy.com\/eclipse\/\">y<\/a>,<\/strong> Indianapolis, Indiana (3 min 40 sec, 3:06 pm EDT)<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagarafallsusa.com\/2024-solar-eclipse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niagara Falls State Park<\/a>,<\/strong> Ontario, Canada\/New York, US (3 min 29 sec, 3:18 pm EDT)<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astrolab.qc.ca\/activite\/eclipses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mont M\u00e9gantic Observatory<\/a>, <\/strong>Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada (3 min 28 sec, 3:28 pm EDT)<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1488662408-0f531db.jpg\" alt=\"The April eclipse will be visible above one of the seven wonders of the natural world, Niagara Falls. Credit: Nicholas Klein\/Getty Images\" class=\"wp-image-119181\" title=\"Detailed view of entire Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls from above in Canada with tourist ship by falls.jpg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The April eclipse will be visible above one of the seven wonders of the natural world, Niagara Falls. Credit: Nicholas Klein\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-national-parks-state-parks-and-biosphere-reserves-in-the-path-of-totality-include\"><strong>National Parks, State Parks and Biosphere Reserves in the path of totality include:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.unesco.org\/biosphere\/lac\/cuatrocienagas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cuatro Ci\u00e9negas Biosphere Reserve<\/a>,<\/strong> Coahuila, Mexico (4 min 8 sec, 12:21 pm CST)<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/enchanted-rock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enchanted Rock State Natural Area<\/a>,<\/strong> Texas, US (4 min 25 sec, 1:33 pm CDT)<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkansasstateparks.com\/parks\/crater-diamonds-state-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crater of Diamonds State Park<\/a>,<\/strong> Arkansas, US (3 min 37 sec, 1:47 pm CDT)<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkansasstateparks.com\/parks\/pinnacle-mountain-state-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinnacle Mountain State Park<\/a>,<\/strong> Little Rock, Arkansas, US (3 min 23 sec, 1:50 pm CDT)<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/pn-np\/on\/pelee\/activ\/sky-ciel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Point Pelee National Park Dark Sky Preserve<\/a>,<\/strong> Ontario, Canada (2 min 57 sec, 3:13 pm EDT)<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcnr.pa.gov\/StateParks\/FindAPark\/PresqueIsleStatePark\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presque Isle State Park<\/a>,<\/strong> Erie, Pennsylvania (3 min 45 sec, 3:16 pm EDT)<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/pn-np\/nb\/kouchibouguac\/nature\/ciel-sky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kouchibouguac National Park Dark Sky Preserve<\/a>,<\/strong> New Brunswick, Canada (3 min 16 sec, 4:34 pm ADT)<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2124\" height=\"1411\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-163724432-51fb2cc.jpg\" alt=\"The white desert of Cuatro Cienegas, meaning 'four marshes' in the north of Mexico will provide a dramatic backdrop to the eclipse. Credit: stockcam\/Getty Images\" class=\"wp-image-119182\" title=\"Desert\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The white desert of Cuatro Cienegas, meaning &#8216;four marshes&#8217; in the north of Mexico will provide a dramatic backdrop to the eclipse. Credit: stockcam\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-major-cities-that-will-see-the-full-april-8-eclipse-totality\"><strong>Major cities that will see the full April 8 eclipse (totality):<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Mazatl\u00e1n,<\/strong> Sinaloa, Mexico (4 min 17 sec, 11:09 am MST)<\/li><li><strong>Durango City,<\/strong> Durango, Mexico (3 min 47 sec at 12:12 pm CST)<\/li><li><strong>Torre\u00f3n,<\/strong> Coahuila, Mexico (4 min 11 sec at 12:16 pm CST)<\/li><li><strong>Dallas,<\/strong> Texas, US (3 min 49 sec from 1:40 pm CDT)<\/li><li><strong>Little Rock,<\/strong> Arkansas, US (2 min 30 sec from 1:51 pm CDT)<\/li><li><strong>Indianapolis,<\/strong> Indiana, US (3 min 47 sec from 3:06 pm EDT)<\/li><li><strong>Cleveland,<\/strong> Ohio, US (3 min 50 sec from 3:13 pm EDT<\/li><li><strong>Buffalo,<\/strong> New York, US (3 min 45 sec from 3:18 pm EDT)<\/li><li><strong>(Southern) Montr\u00e9al,<\/strong> Qu\u00e9bec, Canada (1 min 59 sec from 3:26 pm EDT)<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1440289090-3d318d1.jpg\" alt=\"The April eclipse will be visible from many cities, including Dallas, Texas. Credit: Ian McDonnell\/Getty Images.\" class=\"wp-image-119183\" title=\"Bridge and Downtown Dallas, TX\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The April 8 eclipse will be visible from many cities, including Dallas, Texas. Credit: Ian McDonnell\/Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-observe-an-eclipse-safely\"><strong>How to observe an eclipse safely<\/strong><\/h2><p>Never look directly at the Sun without eye protection in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/top-astronomy-kit\/best-solar-eclipse-glasses\/\">eclipse glasses<\/a> and solar filters.<\/p><p>The long phases of a solar eclipse before and after totality cannot be viewed with the naked eye.<\/p><p>Everyone observing the April eclipse will need to wear eclipse glasses or use solar filters.<\/p><p>For more info, read the American Astronomical Association&#8217;s guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/advice\/how-know-solar-eclipse-glasses-are-safe\">how to make sure your eclipse glasses are safe<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-1483461238-4799b87.jpg\" alt=\"Eclipse chasers in Surabaya , Indonesia observe a hybrid solar eclipse wearing solar eclipse glasses on 20 April 2023. Photo by Robertus Pudyanto\/Getty Images\" class=\"wp-image-118158\" title=\"Eclipse chasers in Surabaya , Indonesia observe a hybrid solar eclipse wearing solar eclipse glasses on 20 April 2023. Photo by Robertus Pudyanto\/Getty Images\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eclipse glasses are an easy way to see the eclipse safely, but there are several other methods you can try. Photo by Robertus Pudyanto\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>For those outside the path of totality, eclipse glasses will be required for the entire event.<\/p><p>For those inside the path of totality, for a few minutes during totality it is theoretically safe to observe with the naked eye.<\/p><p>But it\u2019s preceded and followed by a partial solar eclipse that requires eclipse glasses, so observe with caution.<\/p><p>As with any solar observing, if you&#8217;re not sure what you&#8217;re doing, don&#8217;t attempt it!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alternative viewing methods<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"878\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/01\/GettyImages-57206006-d157f73-e1610550192577.jpg\" alt=\"The projections of a partial solar eclipse in New Delhi, India, 29 March 2006. CreditL Manan Vatsyayana\/AFP via Getty Images\" class=\"wp-image-57561\" title=\"The projections of a partial solar eclipse in New Delhi, India, 29 March 2006. CreditL Manan Vatsyayana\/AFP via Getty Images\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Projection of a partial solar eclipse in New Delhi, India, 29 March 2006. CreditL Manan Vatsyayana\/AFP via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>A safer way is to observe the eclipse indirectly, by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/advice\/make-a-solar-projection-screen\/\">making a solar projection screen<\/a>.<\/p><p>The same safety warnings apply to cameras and binoculars, which should be used only with solar filters during the partial phases.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll need to remove the solar filters during totality if you want to capture the corona on camera.<\/p><p>Keep an eye on the time so you know when the Sun is about to remerge \u2013 it\u2019s important to replace your filters before then if you don\u2019t want to damage your camera.<\/p><p>You could also observe the April 8 eclipse close-up by using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/top-astronomy-kit\/best-solar-telescopes\">solar telescope<\/a>.<\/p><p>And there&#8217;s the classic colander method of observing an eclipse.<\/p><p>For more advice on this and other kid-friendly methods, read guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/advice\/how-to-view-the-eclipse\/\">how to safely view an eclipse<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/GettyImages-836325416-bf108a6.jpg\" alt=\"A regular kitchen colander can be used to project an eclipse onto a piece of white paper or card. Photo by Jessica Rinaldi\/The Boston Globe via Getty Images\" class=\"wp-image-61959\" title=\"A regular kitchen colander can be used to project an eclipse onto a piece of white paper or card. Photo by Jessica Rinaldi\/The Boston Globe via Getty Images\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A regular kitchen colander can be used to project an eclipse onto a piece of white paper or card. Photo by Jessica Rinaldi\/The Boston Globe via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch the April 8 total solar eclipse online<\/strong><\/h2><p>Not going to be in the US, or outside the path of totality? It will be possible to watch the April 8 2024 eclipse online from anywhere worldwide.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Timeanddate.com<\/a> is hosting a livestream on YouTube, and NASA and San Francisco science museum Exploratorium are hosting the event too.<\/p><p>You can find embedded livestreams of all three below:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Total Solar Eclipse (Great North American) - April 8, 2024\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P9M_e3JbpLY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/><\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA (Official Broadcast)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2MJY_ptQW1o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/><\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 Eclipse Livestream | Telescope View from Junction, Texas with Sonification | Exploratorium\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8al9FRz-VKY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-is-the-next-total-solar-eclipse\"><strong>When is the next total solar eclipse?<\/strong><\/h2><p>The following total solar eclipse will occur on 12 August 2026 across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain.<\/p><p>For more info, read our guide to find out when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/advice\/solar-lunar-eclipse-guide-when-where\">next eclipse<\/a> is happening.<\/p><p><em><strong>Are you travelling to see the eclipse? Or are you based in the US and hosting an eclipse event? Let us know by emailing <a href=\"mailto:contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com\">contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A long totality will be visible in Mexico, USA and Canada on April 8 2024. 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