Solar Eclipse on April 8 ... Know what you need to know

Millions of Americans who live in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse may notice a brief decrease in sky brightness on Monday, April 8.

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NASA states that this will be the first solar eclipse to cross North America in seven years, and the next one won't be visible from the contiguous United States until August 23, 2044.

Because state and time zone rules differ, we cannot all be certain of the exact date of the solar eclipse. It's likely that the weather on Monday will have a big influence on your ability to observe the eclipse.

Here's what to expect at the exact moment of the eclipse, regardless of whether you choose to see it from home or travel to a distant place.

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When precisely will there be a solar eclipse in 2024?

On Monday, April 8, the eclipse will start in Mexico at approximately 11:07 a.m. PDT and cross into Texas at approximately 1:27 p.m. CDT. At 3:35 p.m. EDT, the Maine event will come to an end. Those who are not in the path of totality may still be able to see a partial eclipse, but they will not be able to witness the whole eclipse.

You can use your zip code to search the USA TODAY database for the precise time of the eclipse and obtain a viewing guide to find out when it will occur where you live.

Even if you only see a partial eclipse, you may utilise the database to figure out when, for how long, at what point, and what percentage of the eclipse your area will experience.

During the eclipse, a number of other major cities will also be in the path of totality, including Indianapolis, Rochester, and Syracuse in New York, San Antonio and Austin in Texas, and many more.