2024 North America Eclipse
The next total solar eclipse in the United States will occur on April 8, 2024. The path of totality will cross the following 12 states: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, and Maine. The path of totality during a solar eclipse refers to the narrow zone where the moon completely blocks the sun. This year's path will be 115 miles wide and the total eclipse will last around 4 minutes.
Cities and towns all along the path of totality will be hosting organized events, such as eclipse viewing parties at local parks and other public areas for residents and visitors.
If you're interested in viewing the 2024 total solar eclipse, you can start by researching the path of totality and finding a location within the path that is convenient or that you would like to visit. It is best to plan early, because there are about 32 million people already living within the path of totality, and many millions more likely to travel to those regions.
When viewing an eclipse it's important to take proper precautions to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of looking directly at the sun, which can cause permanent eye damage or blindness, even during totality. It is necessary to wear proper eye protection, such as eclipse glasses that meet international safety standards or use a solar filter on a telescope or camera lens.
Large major cities that will experience totality include:
Austin, Ft. Worth, and Dallas Texas
Indianapolis, Indiana
Cleveland, Ohio
Buffalo, New York
A great resource for all things eclipse is the National Eclipse website. From there you can find eclipse path maps for each state, currently scheduled events, and frequently asked eclipse questions.