To experience the total phase of the eclipse, you must be located within this narrow path of totality, with the duration of totality lasting the longest at the centerline. On april 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse moved across north america, passing over mexico, the united states, and canada.
During a total eclipse the sun is completely hidden by the moon and the sky becomes dark, making for an eerie “night in the middle of the day.”. Totality first touches mexico, enters the united states at texas, cuts a diagonal to maine, and visits the maritime provinces of canada.
This Happens Only Within The Narrow Path Of Totality.
In chicago, the sun was about 94 percent obscured.
Explore The Path Of Totality Of The April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse In This Interactive Google Map.
• if you are inside the path of totality on april 8, 2024, remove your solar filter only when the moon completely covers the sun’s bright face.
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Below Are Several Maps Of The Eclipse’s Path As Well As Images Of What You Might Experience During The Event.
The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.
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The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk, and those standing in the path of totality may see.