"2024 Solar Eclipse: Tips for Photographing with a Smartphone and State Parks' Visitor Preparations"

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass over Mexico, the United States, and Canada, providing a rare spectacle for millions of people. Interactive maps show the path of totality, duration of darkness, and cities along the route. The eclipse will create temporary darkness as the moon blocks the sun's light, with some areas experiencing totality for over four minutes. Nearly 500 cities in the U.S. are on the path, and eclipse festivals and watch parties are planned for the event.