How to View the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
January 1, 2023
2024 Total Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, lucky observers in the path of totality will see a total solar eclipse. As the Moon covers the Sun completely, they’ll experience a 360-degree sunset, see stars during the day, and—best of all—observe the Sun’s breathtaking corona firsthand. This eclipse is the third notable solar eclipse visible from the United States between August 2017 and April 2024.
The eclipse’s path begins in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern Mexico at 15:42 UTC (08:42 PDT) and moves across the southwestern United States and into Canada. The eclipse’s narrow path in the United States spans from Texas to Maine, traversing 13 states. Observers in other parts of North America, South America, and even a sliver of western Europe will witness a partial eclipse.
In the United States, the eclipse will make landfall at Eagle Pass, Texas. From there, it will move across parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire, ending in Houlton, Maine.
When the Eclipse Happens Worldwide — Timeline
The eclipse starts in one place and ends in another as it traverses the globe. The table below shows the actual times (in UTC) when the various phases of the eclipse begin and end. If you want to observe the eclipse yourself, you’ll need to look up specific times for your viewing location.
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Event |
UTC Time |
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Partial eclipse begins at first location |
April 8 at 15:42:10 |
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Totality begins at first location |
April 8 at 16:38:47 |
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Maximum eclipse |
April 8 at 18:17:16 |
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Totality begins at last location |
April 8 at 19:55:32 |
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Partial eclipse begins at last location |
April 8 at 20:52:14 |
Get prepared to view the Sun safely during this annular eclipse or anytime with our Ultimate Guide to Observing the Sun.
More resources to help you observe and photograph the eclipse:
Solar Safe Viewing Tips
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Watch the Eclipse Live
If you aren’t in the path of totality during this eclipse, we recommend watching TimeandDate.com’s livestream coverage.
Annular Eclipse Stories
Two Celestron employees have had unforgettable experiences while witnessing solar eclipses. Read their stories and get inspired!
The Next Total Solar Eclipses
Due to the Saros Cycle, the total eclipse of 2024 will be the last solar eclipse to cross the continental United States until August 23, 2044. An annular eclipse will follow on February 16, 2045, and another total solar eclipse is due on August 12, 2045.
