Total Solar Eclipse

April 8, 2024

On April 8, 2024, North America will be in for a real treat: a total solar eclipse. That’s when the Moon will blot out our nearest star for lucky viewers along a narrow strip of land that stretches from central Mexico, across Texas, up through New England, and into the Canadian Maritimes. Observers across North America will see a partial eclipse, provided skies are clear.

Read an overview of the event here

Where to View the Eclipse

Find Your Spot!

Use the tool below, powered by eclipse2024.org, to find out what phases of the eclipse you'll see from locations in Central and North America. For each location, you may explore a city page with eclipse details, or open a simulator that shows exactly how the eclipse will unfold.


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Learn about Eclipses

Know What to Look For

Totality happens in an instant, so be prepared to make the most of your experience.

What to Look For & When During a Total Solar Eclipse
Sky & Telescope

The Hows and Whys of Eclipses
Sky & Telescope

Eclipse Basics
GreatAmericanEclipse.com

How and Why Solar Eclipses Happen
American Astronomical Society

The Eclipse Experience
American Astronomical Society

a diagram of the stages of a solar eclipse

Plan for an Eclipse

Prepare in Advance

Many factors, from weather to location, can impact your eclipse experience.

Eclipse Weather Prospects
Jay Anderson & Jennifer West, eclipsophile.com)

Interactive Google Map of the 2024 Eclipse Path
Xavier Jubier

Eclipse Simulator
eclipse2024.org

two people looking up at the sky with solar eclipse glasses on, one has a camera on a tripod

Learn About Eclipse Safety

View the Eclipse Safely

Take precautions to protect your eyes while viewing the eclipse.

How to Look At The Sun Safely
Sky & Telescope

How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely
American Astronomical Society

List of Reputable Vendors for Solar Filters and Viewers
American Astronomical Society

Map of Public Libraries Offering Eclipse Glasses
Space Science Institute

DIY Solar Finders: Safely Target the Sun with Your Telescope 
Sky & Telescope

DIY Projects and Activities

Educate & Inspire

Enrich the eclipse experience with these fun solar eclipse activities and outreach resources.

Solar Eclipse Activities for Kids and Families

Exploratorium's Eclipse Activities

Low-Tech Eclipse Viewing

DIY: A Compact, Lightweight Solar Projection Viewer

DIY: Make a Sun Funnel for Group Views (PDF)

Outreach Programs from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Outreach Resources from NASA's Night Sky Network

Outreach Resources for Libraries from STARnet

Diamond Ring during Solar Eclipse

Photograph the Eclipse

Capture the Epic Moment

With a bit of planning and eff ort, almost anyone can capture the upcoming first-in-a-lifetime celestial show using only modest equipment.

Pictures of Solar Eclipses

Eclipse Photography Checklist

Smartphone Eclipse Photography

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

7 Tips for Solar Eclipse Photography

Eclipse Photography: Revealing Totality in HDR

How to Frame an Eclipse

How to Shoot Solar Eclipse Images and Videos

Events and Places to Stay

Create Your Itinerary

With a bit of planning and eff ort, almost anyone can capture the upcoming first-in-a-lifetime celestial show using only modest equipment.

25 Eclipse Events, Festivals & Places to Stay

Sky & Telescope Events Calendar

Eclipse-related events at NationalEclipse.com

Lodging and camping at NationalEclipse.com