"2024 Solar Eclipse: Best Viewing Cities, Path, and Preparation Guide"

The 2024 solar eclipse, occurring on April 8, will be visible from parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This total solar eclipse will cast a shadow on Earth, blocking the sun's light, and can be safely viewed without eye protection during totality. NASA has identified the best cities to experience the eclipse, including Mazatlán and Torreón in Mexico, Kerrville in Texas, Russellville in Arkansas, Cape Girardeau in Missouri, Carbondale in Illinois, Bloomington in Indiana, Cleveland in Ohio, Erie in Pennsylvania, Buffalo in New York, the Niagara region in Ontario, Burlington in Vermont, and Houlton in Maine.