Solar eclipse on April 8: All you need to know about total solar eclipse
ET OnlineMar 28, 2024
Gear up for Eclipse Day
The next total solar eclipse is on April 8, 2024! If you're lucky enough to be in the path of totality, make sure to witness this unforgettable event.
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Total solar eclipse
This total solar eclipse will be the last one in at least 375 years! Here are things to know about total solar eclipses.
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Darkness in day
During totality, the moment when the moon completely covers the sun, the sky darkens dramatically for a brief period. This creates an experience unlike any other, with stars sometimes becoming visible.
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Fleeting phenomenon
The period of totality can last anywhere from a few seconds to a maximum of 7 minutes and 32 seconds, depending on the location and geometry of the eclipse.
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Narrow path
Totality is only visible from a narrow band along the Earth's surface that follows the moon's shadow. If you're not within this path, you'll only see a partial eclipse.
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Eye protection
Looking directly at the sun, even during a partial eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. Use specially designed eclipse glasses to safely view it.
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Scientific opportunities
Total solar eclipses provide astronomers with an opportunity to study the sun's outer atmosphere, the corona, which is obscured by its bright light.
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Historical significance
Solar eclipses have been observed and documented for centuries, and they have played a role in various cultures and mythologies.
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