A solar eclipse is a natural wonder that thrills skywatchers. To see a solar eclipse, you must be in the right place at the right time. Never attempt to view a total, partial or circular eclipse with the naked eye. Because it is harmful, this total eclipse will first be visible on Mexico’s Pacific coast at 11:07 am PDT. It then reportedly travelled across a portion of the United States from Texas to Maine and Canada.
A total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, 2024. According to information from reliable websites, parts of 15 US states are in the path of totality. In this article, we will discuss Solar Eclipse 2024 in detail. Let’s dive in and get detailed information.
What is a Total Solar Eclipse?
A Total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, completely blocking the face of the Sun. A solar eclipse is primarily an astronomical event. Path of totality means when the Moon completely covers the Sun, it casts a shadow on Earth, and people within this shadow can see a total solar eclipse.
But people outside the path of totality can see a partial solar eclipse, where the Moon blocks only part of the Sun’s face. The sky will darken at dawn or dusk during a total solar eclipse.
It is also worth noting that the Moon does not suddenly appear between the Earth and the Sun – the event begins with a partial eclipse. That is, the Moon slowly “bites” the Sun, causing the Sun to appear as a crescent. The partial eclipse may last between 70 and 80 minutes, depending on location.
Important Tips to follow to get The Best Live View of Solar Eclipse:
Never view a solar eclipse with the naked eye; viewing a circular eclipse without eye protection is never safe. Also, don’t look through your optical devices, such as binoculars or telescopes!
If looking at the Sun without proper protection, the eye lens will focus sunlight on a tiny area of the retina at the back of the eye. That literally will burn your eyes. This results in permanent eye damage or blindness. Since there are no pain sensors in the retina, you won’t even know it’s happening, so be careful. Let’s discuss below how you can watch the solar eclipse by ensuring eye protection.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses:
Solar eclipse glasses are an easy, affordable way to view a solar eclipse safely. Solar eclipses can permanently damage your eyes without these special glasses or cause blindness. We recommend not buying eclipse glasses on third-party sites, as evil people sell glasses that do not meet international filter standards.
However, if you prefer, you can purchase solar eclipse viewing glasses online at the Exploratorium Store. Other companies approved by the American Astronomical Society include:
- Scientific research
- Rainbow Symphony
- American Paper Optics
- Lunt Solar System
- Flip on Shades
Pinhole Projector:
Pinhole projectors are a safe way to view the Sun. Collect a long box, a piece of aluminium foil, a pin and a sheet of white paper for the simplest. But it’s also worth noting that the length of the box is essential. The taller the box, the bigger your sun image will be. Don’t look at the Sun through the pinhole! Just look at the picture on paper.
Paths of Totality and Partial Solar Eclipses for 2024:
The total solar eclipse path may include the following states:
- New York
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Arkansas
- Missouri
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
- Maine
- Tennessee and small parts of Michigan
Many other cities across the United States will also see a partial eclipse. Notable among them are given below.
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Dayton, Ohio
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Buffalo, New York
- Rochester, New York
- Syracuse, New York
- Burlington, Vermont
- San Antonio, Texas
- Austin, Texas
- Waco, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- Little Rock, Arkansas
How to Watch Solar Eclipse Online?
Even if you can’t witness the eclipse in person, you can watch it indirectly from NASA’s live stream. The April 8 live stream by NASA will begin at 5:00 pm GMT and continue until 8:00 pm GMT. During this time, NASA will provide expert interviews and telescope views of the eclipse from several sites along the eclipse’s path. You can also watch the live stream hosted by McDonald Observatory in Texas and the total solar eclipse live stream at timeanddate.com.
Solar Eclipse Time Schedule 2024:
We give you the Solar Eclipse Time Schedule for 2024, according to NASA. Let’s take a look.
| Place | Partial Starts | Partial Ends | Totality Starts | Totality Ends | Maximum | Time Zone |
| New York, Buffalo | 2:04 p.m. | 4:32 p.m. | 3:18 p.m. | 3:20 p.m. | 3:22 p.m. | EDT |
| Texas, Dallas | 12:23 p.m. | 3:02 p.m. | 1:40 p.m. | 1:42 p.m. | 1:44 p.m. | CDT |
| Ohio, Cleveland | 1:59 p.m. | 4:29 p.m. | 3:13 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | 3:17 p.m. | EDT |
| New Hampshire, Lancaster | 2:16 p.m. | 4:38 p.m. | 3:27 p.m. | 3:29 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | EDT |
| Pennsylvania, Erie | 2:02 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 3:16 p.m. | 3:18 p.m. | 3:20 p.m. | EDT |
| Missouri, Poplar Bluff | 12:39 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | 1:56 p.m. | 1:56 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | CDT |
| Arkansas, Little Rock | 12:33 p.m. | 3:11 p.m. | 1:51 p.m. | 1:52 p.m. | 1:54 p.m. | CDT |
| Illinois, Carbondale | 12:42 p.m. | 3:18 p.m. | 1:59 p.m. | 2:01 p.m. | 2:03 p.m. | CDT |
| Vermont, Burlington | 2:14 p.m. | 4:37 p.m. | 3:26 p.m. | 3:27 p.m. | 3:29 p.m. | EDT |
| Oklahoma, Idabel | 12:28 p.m. | 3:06 p.m. | 1:45 p.m. | 1:47 p.m. | 1:49 p.m. | CDT |
| Indiana, Evansville | 12:45 p.m. | 3:20 p.m. | 2:02 p.m. | 2:04 p.m. | 2:05 p.m. | CDT |
| Kentucky, Paducah | 12:42 p.m. | 3:18 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 2:01 p.m. | 2:02 p.m. | CDT |
| Maine, Caribou | 2:22 p.m. | 4:40 p.m. | 3:32 p.m. | 3:33 p.m. | 3:34 p.m. | EDT |
