Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Countdown to the Celestial Spectacle
Interactive Map and Timeline
Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, as a total solar eclipse will grace North America, offering a captivating astronomical event not to be missed. Our interactive map provides a comprehensive guide to the path of the eclipse, showing you the first location where the full eclipse will begin.
First Witness to the Total Eclipse
The initial point of contact for the total solar eclipse occurs in Mazatlán, Mexico, at 15:42 UTC. From there, the eclipse will traverse a narrow band across the country, through the United States, and finally into eastern Canada.
Celestial Alignment on April 8
On April 8, 2024, the Moon's orbital journey will align perfectly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a magnificent shadow across a swath of North America. During this total solar eclipse, the Moon will completely obscure the Sun's light, allowing us to witness the ethereal beauty of the Sun's corona and experience darkness in broad daylight.
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