The path of totality will cross 13 states in the United States: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Which States Will See It?
The next total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. The path of totality will cross 13 states in the United States:
The eclipse will begin in Mexico and travel northeast across the United States, ending in Canada. The path of totality will be about 115 miles wide.
The eclipse will be visible in partial form in all 48 contiguous states. The best place to see the eclipse in totality will be in the center of the path, which will be about 2 minutes and 40 seconds long.
If you are planning to view the eclipse, it is important to use safe solar viewing methods. Never look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse. Instead, use special solar eclipse glasses or a solar filter.
You can also watch the eclipse online or on TV. There will be many live broadcasts of the eclipse, so you can find one that is convenient for you.
The 2024 total solar eclipse is a rare and amazing event. If you are in one of the affected states, be sure to take the opportunity to see it.
Here are some additional resources for planning your eclipse viewing:
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