2024 Solar Eclipse: Everything You Need to Know

The 2024 solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, creating moments of dawn- or dusk-like darkness in parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This natural phenomenon, known as a total solar eclipse, occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking the entirety of the sun’s face. NASA has stated that there won’t be another total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044, adding significance to this upcoming event. Here, we cover everything you need to know about the 2024 solar eclipse, including the 13 best cities to experience the phenomenon.