"April's Total Solar Eclipse: Your Complete Guide to Viewing Safely and Where to Watch"

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America, with the path of totality stretching from Mexico to Newfoundland. An estimated 44 million people live within this path, and 15 U.S. states will experience varying degrees of the eclipse. Special eclipse glasses are crucial for safe viewing, and towns along the path are hosting watch parties and events. NASA will launch rockets and chase the eclipse's shadow from high-altitude planes, while satellites and the International Space Station crew will attempt to capture the event from space. The next total solar eclipse in North America won't occur until 2033, with the next coast-to-coast eclipse in 2045.