Total solar eclipse

The solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024, will be particularly special because it will be a total solar eclipse visible from several countries, including Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Total Solar Eclipse taken from the Sahara Desert, Libya 2006

Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024.

I had forgotten how much light there is in the world, till you gave it back to me. ~ Ursula K. Le Guin

Whether you plan to take photos with you iPhone or DSLR, these are the rules to follow to get the perfect shot of the total solar eclipse.

Here's what you need to know about the April 2024 total solar eclipse including where to see it, what time to see it, and how to prepare — path of totality map included.

We see four eclipses in 2022, two in May, one in October, and November. Two are a Partial Solar Eclipse, the other two are a Total Lunar Eclipse.

Several cruise lines have announced special itineraries designed to give passengers an unbeatable view of the next total solar eclipse.

Infographic total solar eclipse. Why do eclipses happen and facts about total solar eclipses?

Discover the science, best viewing locations, and more on the 2024 total solar eclipse. Learn how to safely observe this event on April 8th!