How often do total solar eclipses, like the one on April 8, occur? This will be the first in the U.S. since 2017, and the nation won’t get another until 2044.
On April 8, a will create a , throwing swaths of the United States, Canada and Mexico into darkness in the middle of the day.
A when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking our view of the sun as it passes. It’s called a total solar eclipse when the moon completely blocks the light of the sun. These events are rare, and can only be for short periods of time.
The path of totality for the 2024 total solar eclipse will arc from Texas to the East Coast. Cities including Dallas, Texas; Buffalo, New York; and Burlington, Vermont, will be among the areas with the best views — if the .
