Next Total Solar Eclipse After April 8 2024

Total Solar Eclipses Visible from the US in the Coming Years

Upcoming Total Solar Eclipses

April 8, 2024

* A total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, 2024. * The path of totality, where the moon completely covers the sun, will cross 15 states in the United States. * The eclipse will begin in western Mexico around 12:10 pm Mountain Time and end in southeastern Canada around 3:50 pm Eastern Time.

August 12, 2026

* The next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States will occur on August 12, 2026. * The path of totality will cross the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain.

August 2, 2027

* Another total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027. * The path of totality will cross South America, West Africa, and southern Europe.

A total solar eclipse is a rare astronomical event that occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun's light. During a total solar eclipse, observers can see the sun's corona, which is the outer layer of the sun's atmosphere. The corona is usually not visible because it is outshone by the sun's light.

Solar eclipses are a reminder of the vastness of the universe and the beauty of our planet. If you have the opportunity to see a total solar eclipse, don't miss it!