Total Solar Eclipse Countdown: April 8, 2024
Interactive Map Showcase
An interactive map is available, providing an interactive visual representation of the path of totality for the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. This map allows users to explore the eclipse's path and determine the best viewing locations within the totality zone.
Eclipse Details
The total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, will be a celestial spectacle visible in a narrow path across North America, including parts of 15 US states. During this eclipse, the Moon will move directly between the Earth and the Sun, completely blocking the Sun's light in the path of totality.
According to NASA, the partial eclipse will begin at 12:23 p.m. local time, with the total eclipse commencing at 1:54 p.m. UTC. Observers within the path of totality will witness the full spectacle of the total eclipse, where the Moon completely covers the Sun for a brief period.
US City Timings
The following table provides eclipse timings for selected US cities along the path of totality:
| City | Partial Eclipse Begins | Total Eclipse Begins |
|---|---|---|
| Mazatlán, Mexico | 12:23 p.m. | 1:54 p.m. UTC |
| Dallas, TX | 1:07 p.m. | 2:14 p.m. UTC |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1:53 p.m. | 2:29 p.m. UTC |
| Cleveland, OH | 2:03 p.m. | 2:34 p.m. UTC |
| Albany, NY | 2:34 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. UTC |
For a full-screen view of the interactive map, visit:
NASA Eclipse Explorer
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