Countdown to the Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024
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Are you ready for the astronomical event of a lifetime? On April 8, 2024, at 11:42:15 AM EDT (15:42:15 UTC), the moon will pass directly between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow and creating a total solar eclipse.
Interactive Eclipse Map
Witness the path of totality with our interactive map: Interactive Eclipse Map
Eclipse Timeline
For those within the path of totality, here's the eclipse timeline according to NASA:
- Partial eclipse begins: 12:23 PM
- Total eclipse begins: 2:18 PM
- Maximum eclipse: 2:33 PM
- Total eclipse ends: 2:48 PM
- Partial eclipse ends: 4:06 PM
Path of Totality
The total solar eclipse will be visible along a narrow path stretching from Texas to Maine. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Year of Eclipses
2024 marks a remarkable year for eclipses, with a total of five events: two solar eclipses and three lunar eclipses. The total solar eclipse of April 8 is the second solar eclipse of the year.
Safety Precautions
Remember that looking directly at the sun during an eclipse can cause irreversible eye damage. Use eclipse glasses or other approved methods of viewing the eclipse safely.
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