Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse in North America: All You Need to Know
When and Where
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, 2024, gracing the skies of North America. It will traverse Mexico, the United States, and Canada, starting in the southwest and ending in the northeast.
Best Viewing Locations
According to the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), northern Mexico will offer the optimal vantage point for witnessing this celestial phenomenon. The eclipse will be visible in a band approximately 200 kilometers wide.
What to Expect
During a total solar eclipse, the moon passes directly between the sun and the Earth, completely blocking the sun's light for several minutes. This creates an awe-inspiring effect where the sky darkens, stars become visible, and the solar corona, the sun's outer atmosphere, is revealed.
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