Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Explained

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The United States, Mexico and Canada experienced a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Space.com's Brett Tingley explains the procress.    WARNING: People should always use protective solar eclipse eyewear when viewing a solar eclipse.  Credit: Space.com | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Great American Eclipse  | produced and edited by Steve Spaleta  & Brett Tingley Music: Odd Whirlwind (Instrumental Version) by Roof / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

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00:00 On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will come to North America.

00:07 A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the sun, casting its shadow on a trail across Earth.

00:15 This trail, known as the Path of Totality, will measure some 115 miles wide and 10,000 miles long,

00:24 stretching from Mexico through 15 states in the U.S. and across Newfoundland, Canada.

00:29 People along the Path of Totality will see up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds of totality.

00:35 As with all eclipses, it's important to be as close as possible to the center of the Path of Totality

00:42 if you want to experience a total solar eclipse and maximize your totality viewing time.

00:48 But be aware that some areas could see millions of visitors, so if you're planning to travel to see the total solar eclipse,

00:55 make your arrangements as early as possible and be prepared for traffic and crowds.

01:00 If you plan on viewing the eclipse, make sure you do so with certified eye protection.

01:07 Looking at the sun without protection can cause permanent damage to your eyes.

01:12 Be sure to stay tuned to space.com for live updates, on-location reporting,

01:18 and daily coverage of the April 8 total solar eclipse leading up to and on the big day.

01:25 (Music)

01:30 (thunder)

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