A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight either partially or entirely. 

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The upcoming total solar eclipse in 2024 is anticipated to last up to 4 minutes and 27 seconds at its peak.

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On April 8, skywatchers in North America will witness a dramatic spectacle as day turns into night due to the total solar eclipse.

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A solar eclipse happens when the Moon's shadow falls on Earth, creating a "path of totality" where the Sun is completely covered by the Moon.

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 The total event will last about two and a half hours, with the total eclipse phase lasting approximately four minutes.

The total solar eclipse of 2024 will be visible across a 185-kilometer stretch between Mexico, the US, and Canada, with 18 US states getting the opportunity to see it.

If unable to witness the eclipse in person, viewers can tune in to NASA's live stream starting from 5:00 pm GMT on April 8.

Additionally, the McDonald Observatory in Texas and timeanddate.com will also live stream the event on their platforms, offering views of the eclipse along its path.

A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, starting at 9:12 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) and lasting until 2:22 AM on April 9, 2024. The eclipse will be visible in a narrow band across the Pacific Ocean, passing 230 miles north of the Marquesas Islands, and then moving north through Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The Pacific coast of Mexico will experience totality first, around 11:07 AM PDT, and Maine will experience it around 1:30 PM PDT.

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How to watch online? Live stream of Time and Date website is available, you can watch it by clicking on the icon below.

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