All articles tagged with #april 8 2024
Check out stunning photos of the rare solar eclipse that occurred on April 8, 2024, capturing the breathtaking celestial event as the moon passed between the sun and the Earth, casting a shadow over parts of the world.
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the United States from Texas to Maine, attracting millions of people to witness the celestial event. The path of totality, where the eclipse will be fully visible, spans 115 miles and will pass through several states. Eclipse chasers, enthusiasts who travel to witness total solar eclipses, are eagerly anticipating this event, which is projected to be the largest mass travel event in the U.S. in 2024. A list of U.S. cities where the eclipse will be most visible, along with the duration and start time of totality, has been provided for eager viewers.
On April 8, 2024, North Carolina will witness a partial solar eclipse, with Tapoco in the west seeing the highest eclipse magnitude at 88.5% and Bald Head Island in the east seeing the least at 75.5%. The eclipse will reach its peak in Tapoco at 3:07 p.m. and in Corolla at 3:20 p.m. The Piedmont Triad will experience 80% to 90% coverage, with Greensboro at 84%, Winston Salem at 85%, and North Wilkesboro at 86% totality. Solar eclipse viewing glasses will be necessary for safe viewing, and the path of totality will cross through states including Texas, Indiana, Ohio, and Vermont, with some cities experiencing totality for over 3.5 minutes.
Four state parks in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania will be in the "totality" zone for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, during which the moon will completely block the sun for almost 4 minutes. The eclipse's path will sweep from Texas to Maine, and those in the path of totality may witness the sun's outer atmosphere if weather permits.
Four state parks in Pennsylvania will be in the "totality" zone for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, where the moon will completely block the sun for almost 4 minutes. The eclipse's path will sweep from Texas to Maine, and those in the totality zone may witness the sun's outer atmosphere if weather permits.
Upstate New York will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, with the path of totality spanning about 124 miles wide and passing over Central and Western New York, the Adirondacks, and Lake Ontario. Locations in the center of the path will have the longest durations of totality, offering a rare opportunity to witness this celestial event in the region.
Southern Indiana will be in the path of totality for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. While many spots will experience more than 90% of the eclipse, some Indiana communities will be in 100% totality. The total eclipse period will take place roughly from 1pm-5pm, but it is the 100% totality portion that will matter. Start making your viewing plans now!