Partial solar eclipse will be visible in Northern California while other parts of U.S. will see totality. Here’s what to know about 2024 total eclipse
A total solar eclipse is expected on Monday, April 8 – the first one in seven years to pass over the U.S.
However, Northern California is not in the best position to see the total eclipse, but people can still get a partial view.
Here’s what you need to know:What is a total solar eclipse?
A total solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun. According to NASA, the sky will darken like it was sunrise or sunset.
“Every total solar eclipse is worth seeing because they’re all different, every one is a surprise,” Griffith Observatory Director Dr. Ed Krupp said. “It is the most spectacular thing that the sky does you can see with the unaided eye.”What is the path of the 2024 total solar eclipse?
The path of totality will stretch from Mazatlán, Mexico, to Newfoundland, Canada, according to the Griffith Observatory.
