The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is one of the most important astronomical events of the year. Observers from the United States, Mexico and Canada will have the opportunity to watch this event. To find detailed eclipse maps and times for your location, see the website Eclipse guide program. Now let's discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming eclipse.
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What is a total solar eclipse?
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and the Earth It completely blocks the view of the solar disk. During a total eclipse we can see the sun's corona (external atmosphere).
Why is the 2024 total solar eclipse special?
More than 600,000,000 spectators
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be visible over North America. About 652,000,000 people Those living in the United States, Canada, Mexico and other countries will be able to see at least a partial eclipse, and 43,800,000 of them will be on track to be completed. And this is excluding tourists!
Big Corona
Like the moon, the sun has cycles. The solar cycle lasts 11 years, during which the sun's activity varies (the number and size of sunspots, the level of solar radiation, solar flares, and coronal loops). The total solar eclipse of 2024 falls during a period of maximum activity, therefore The sun's corona (the outer part of the sun's atmosphere) is expected to be enormous during totality.
Comet and bright planets in the sky
During the eclipse, observers can see Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks at 27 degrees from the Sun. The comet would be bright enough to be visible with the naked eye (its apparent size would be much larger). It is about 4), but sunlight can obscure vision. Venus and Jupiter will also be present in the sky with the eclipsing sun. You can easily discover all these things with this stargazing app The sky tonight.
April 8 eclipse path: Where to see the 2024 solar eclipse
The path of the 2024 total solar eclipse begins in the Pacific Ocean and passes through most of North America and a small part of Europe. Check the Eclipse guide App for current interactive solar eclipse maps. The app will also calculate the eclipse schedule for the selected location and show you what the eclipse will look like in the sky.
Where to see the 2024 total solar eclipse?
The 2024 total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the United States, Mexico and Canada.
- In Mexico The total will be visible above the cities Mazatlan, Torreon and Durango. By the way, observers will see 6 kilometers The small town of Nazas in Durango State has the longest totality (4m28s) Experience from all locations.
- in the United States The path of the eclipse will Crossing 15 states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Vermont. The best viewing will be in my home city of Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Little Rock, Arkansas; Montpelier, Vermont; Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, New York; Cleveland, Dayton and Lima, Ohio.
- in Canada The eclipse will visit the maritime provinces and will be better visible from them Montreal, Fredericton, Gander, Miramichi and Kingston.
Application Eclipse guide Collects the best sites for observing the eclipse. To view the list, tap the “Map” button in the lower right corner of the screen and go to the “Top Places” section.
Where to see the 2024 partial solar eclipse?
Areas close enough to the path of totality may experience a partial eclipse: the Moon will not completely cover the Sun's disk, but will only take a “bite” of it. This time the partial eclipse will be visible North America, the northern part of South America, and a small part of Europe.
- In South America The observers will come out Belize, Guatemala, Cuba and the Bahamas Seeing partial embezzlement of 40%;
- in Europe The partial eclipse will be visible Iceland, Ireland, western parts of Portugal and the United Kingdom. Depending on the exact location, 20% to 60% of the sun will be blocked.
When will a total solar eclipse occur in 2024?
This is the general schedule for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The start and end times are given for the first and last locations of the eclipse experience, not for any specific location. Remember to convert Greenwich Mean Time (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time.
- The partial phase begins at 3:42 PM GMT;
- The total begins at 4:38 PM GMT.
- The maximum eclipse is at 6:17 PM GMT.
- The total ends at 19:55 GMT.
- The partial stage ends at 20:52 GMT.
Eclipse guide It will help you calculate an ECLIPS schedule for each location. Press the “Hemel” button in the left corner of the screen and go to the “Custom” section. Enter the city name and click on the corresponding result to get the Eclips timeline for the desired location. Note that the timeline is based on the time zone your device is currently in, so pay attention to the time difference.
Safe monitoring of the total solar eclipse of 2024
The sun is beautiful, but it is dangerous to watch. Bright sunlight can damage your eyes, so it's best to follow some basic safety rules:
- Use the correct eclipse glassesRegular sunglasses or specially designed sun filters do not provide protection for your eyes.
- Use a solar filter while observing the sun through a telescope or binoculars. Lenses focus sunlight into rays that can burn paper. Imagine what could happen to your eyes.
- Do not look directly at the sun. Look away while setting up and take eclipse glasses or a sun filter. If you don't have them, use indirect viewing methods: use pinhole projectors or project the image of the sun onto a white surface.
When will the next eclipse be in 2024?
This year, after the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, we expect two more power outages:
Checks Eclipse guide And a constantly updated infographic with the next five eclipses to stay up to date with the latest eclipse news.
A list of five upcoming lunar and solar eclipses, their data, schedules and sighting cards. Check if you can see them from your location.
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Summary of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024
The total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. The path of the total eclipse will pass through parts of 15 US states, Mexico and Canada. Nearby areas get the chance to see partial embezzlement. During the eclipse, pure comet 12p/pons-brooks, Venus and Jupiter will appear in the sky.
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