On Monday, April 8, 2024, a spectacular celestial event is set to grace the skies as a solar eclipse will be visible across North America. This will mark the first solar eclipse over the continent in seven years, with the next one not expected until August 23, 2044, as confirmed by NASA.
The exact timing of the solar eclipse will vary based on the location and time zone. The visibility of the eclipse will also be contingent on the prevailing weather conditions on that day.
When and Where to Witness the 2024 Solar Eclipse
The 2024 solar eclipse is scheduled to commence in Mexico at approximately 11:07 a.m. PDT before making its way into Texas at 1:27 p.m. CDT. The eclipse will culminate in Maine at 3:35 p.m. EDT. Even for those outside the path of totality, there is still the possibility of witnessing a partial eclipse.
For individuals keen on finding out the specific timing of the eclipse in their respective areas, USA TODAY has provided a database where users can search by zip code for a comprehensive viewing guide. This resource offers details on the time, duration, peak, and percentage of the eclipse for different locations.
Notable Cities in the Path of Totality
Several major cities in the United States are poised to experience totality during the solar eclipse. Some of these include Dallas, Texas; Idabel, Oklahoma; Little Rock, Arkansas; Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Paducah, Kentucky; Carbondale, Illinois; Evansville, Indiana; Cleveland, Ohio; Erie, Pennsylvania; Buffalo, New York; Burlington, Vermont; Lancaster, New Hampshire; and Caribou, Maine.
Path of the 2024 Solar Eclipse
The eclipse will originate in Mexico and traverse through Texas, extending northeast across 13 states, with the path of totality spanning approximately 115 miles in width. After traversing the U.S., the totality will conclude in Maine before the eclipse progresses into the maritime provinces of Canada.
Notable cities along the path of totality include San Antonio and Austin, Texas; Indianapolis; and Rochester and Syracuse, New York.
