"2024 Solar Eclipse: Duration and Key Details"

The 2024 solar eclipse is expected to last about two-and-a-half hours, with totality lasting only a few minutes and occurring in a path stretching from Texas to Maine, including a sliver of Michigan. Viewers are advised to spend a couple of hours watching the eclipse, with totality lasting about 4 minutes for those in its path. Tips for watching the eclipse include using proper eyewear, observing shadow bands and Baily's Beads, and being mindful of temperature changes and emotional responses. The next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States will take place in 2044, with the next solar eclipse crossing Michigan's path of totality occurring in 2099.