Total Solar Eclipse · April 8, 2024

Solar Eclipse in United States

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse crosses Iceland, offering up to 156m 51s of totality.

Total
Eclipse type
100.0%
Max obscuration
156m 51s
Max duration
20
Cities tracked
Where to watch

Visibility Map

The path of totality crosses United States. See the shadow track and totality corridor. Click anywhere on the map to see how the eclipse appears from that location.

Path of Totality
Width~197 km
Max duration156m 51s
Speed~2,900 km/h
Eclipse Details
Saros series139
Magnitude1.0566
Gamma0.3431
DateApril 8, 2024
Cities in United States →Worldwide · Other Countries
Normal sky before eclipse
Sky during total solar eclipse
During eclipse
Normal sky
What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk
Sky darkness
−4°C
Temp. drop
2,900 km/h
Moon speed
🌑 Simulated at totality peak
By location

Cities in United States

Maximum obscuration and peak contact time per city.

Worldwide

Other Countries

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