"Upcoming Total Solar Eclipses in the US: Dates and Paths Revealed"

The next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous U.S. after the 2024 eclipse will be on August 23, 2044, but it will only touch three states. Another eclipse is expected on August 12, 2045, with a path of totality over several states. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, creating a rare spectacle that offers a glimpse of the sun's corona. The 2024 eclipse will cross 13 states from Texas to Maine, while the 2044 eclipse will only touch three states and the 2045 eclipse will have a more robust path across the U.S.