2024 Solar Eclipse: Exact Times and Path of Totality

2024 Solar Eclipse: The next total solar eclipse over North America is coming up on April 8, 2024.

This rare astronomical event will plunge parts of the U.S. into momentary darkness as the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun.

What is a Total Solar Eclipse?

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s light for a few brief minutes, causing temporary darkness.

This reveals the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, which is not normally visible against the Sun’s bright surface.

• The path where total eclipse occurs is called the “path of totality” and has a maximum width of about 115 miles for the 2024 eclipse.
• Areas just outside the path will see a partial solar eclipse, where the Moon covers only part of the Sun.

2024 Solar Eclipse: Which Cities Will See Totality in 2024?

2024 Solar Eclipse: Here are the major U.S. cities that fall under the path of totality for exact eclipse times on April 8, 2024:

Texas

• Dallas: 1:40-1:44 pm CDT
• San Antonio: 1:38-1:42 pm CDT
• Austin: 1:39-1:43 pm CDT

Oklahoma

• Idabel: 1:45-1:49 pm CDT
• Tulsa: 1:43-1:47 pm CDT

Arkansas

• Little Rock: 1:51-1:54 pm CDT

And over 10 other states from Midwest to Northeast U.S. such as Ohio, New York and Maine.

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2024 Solar Eclipse: When Does Totality Start and End?

The total phase of the eclipse will begin in Mexico at 11:07 am PDT and end in Maine at 3:35 pm EDT, with total duration of 1 hour and 28 minutes.

How Long Will Totality Last in Each City?

While total eclipse lasts up to 1hr 28mins, totality duration for individual cities along the path only lasts 2-4 minutes.

• Little Rock, AR: Totality lasts 3 minutes
• Indianapolis, IN: Totality lasts 3 minutes
• Buffalo, NY: Totality lasts 4 minutes

So you must prepare equipment beforehand and position yourself properly within each location to experience totality.

Will There Be Another Total Eclipse Soon?

After 2024:

• Partial solar eclipse visible from California on October 14, 2023
• Next total solar eclipse over continental US on August 23, 2044

Table summarizing differences between 2019, 2024, and 2044 total solar eclipses:

Conclusion

The April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse will offer millions across North America a chance to experience the mystifying wonder of totality. 

Make sure to check eclipse times for your city and prepare to witness this spectacular astronomical phenomenon!