Full Solar Eclipse April 8 2024

Total Solar Eclipse Countdown: April 8, 2024 at 15:42 UTC

Interactive Map of the Total Solar Eclipse

An interactive map shows the path of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will begin in Mexico and travel across the United States and Canada.

First Location to See the Total Eclipse

The first location to see the total eclipse begin will be Mazatlán, Mexico at 12:06 PM local time. The eclipse will reach its maximum at 15:42 UTC, when the Moon completely covers the Sun.

Path of the Eclipse

The path of the total eclipse will cross over the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Maine. It will also cross over the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

Important Details

* The total eclipse will be visible in a narrow path that is only a few miles wide. * Observers outside of the path of totality will see a partial solar eclipse. * Safety precautions should be taken when viewing the eclipse, as looking directly at the Sun can damage your eyes.

For more information about the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse, please visit the website of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.