A recent study by Time and Date delved into 15,000 years of eclipse data to determine which cities on Earth experience the most eclipses, revealing that a random city would experience a total solar eclipse once every 374 years, with high latitude locations experiencing them more frequently. The study also explained why Northern Hemisphere cities are more likely to experience total solar eclipses than those in the Southern Hemisphere. As the April 8 total solar eclipse approaches, it's important for viewers to take precautions and use specialized eclipse glasses or filters for safe viewing.
The Villages Astronomy Club will host a viewing event on April 8 at Homestead Recreation Center for the great solar eclipse, providing safe direct views of the sun and live streaming video of the eclipse from the path of totality. Residents can view the eclipse without leaving Florida, and it will be the last solar eclipse visible from The Villages until 2028.
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America, with the path of totality stretching from Mexico to Newfoundland. The eclipse will last up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds, and an estimated 44 million people live within the path. Special eclipse glasses are essential for safe viewing, and various watch parties and events are planned along the eclipse's route. The next total solar eclipse in North America will occur in 2024, with the next coast-to-coast eclipse in the U.S. not happening until 2045.
