Total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024

Total eclipse

Key facts

Date
April 8, 2024
Type
Total eclipse
Duration of totality at eclipse maximum
4 min 28 s
Global eclipse maximum
at 18:18 UTC UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the worldwide time standard, independent of local time zones and daylight saving time.
Coordinates of greatest eclipse
25.3° N – 104.1° W
Path width at maximum
about 197 km
Saros series Number of the Saros series to which the eclipse belongs: similar eclipses recur about every 18 years and 11 days, with a comparable type and path, though not over the same locations each time.
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Visibility map — Total eclipse on April 8, 2024

Choose a location anywhere on Earth to see if the eclipse will be visible, check local times, and watch it unfold in an animation.

Explore the eclipse

The path of totality runs from Mexico through the United States to eastern Canada. Within it, the Moon completely hides the Sun for about 4 minutes 28 seconds at maximum. A partial solar eclipse covers much of North and Central America and the Caribbean, with outlying visibility in the North Atlantic and South Pacific.

Path of totality

Regions
Mexico (Sinaloa), United States, Canada (Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic provinces)
Example destinations
MexicoUnited StatesCanada
Example locations
MazatlánDallasIndianapolisBuffaloMontreal

To look at the Sun: eclipse glasses, except during totality at your location.

MazatlánMexico

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Apr 8
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Apr 8
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

DallasUnited States

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Apr 8
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Apr 8
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

IndianapolisUnited States

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Apr 8
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Apr 8
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

BuffaloUnited States

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Apr 8
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Apr 8
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

MontrealCanada

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Apr 8
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Apr 8
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Areas with a partial eclipse

Regions
North and Central America, Caribbean, Iceland, Ireland, Azores, French Polynesia
Example destinations
MexicoUnited StatesCanadaCubaGuatemalaHondurasBahamasSt. Pierre & MiquelonIcelandIrelandAzoresFrench Polynesia
Example locations
Mexico CityLos AngelesMiamiDetroitOttawaTorontoHalifaxSaint-PierreHavanaReykjavíkGuatemala CityTegucigalpaNassauPonta DelgadaPapeete

To look at the Sun: eclipse glasses for the whole eclipse.

Mexico CityMexico

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Los AngelesUnited States

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

MiamiUnited States

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

DetroitUnited States

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

OttawaCanada

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

TorontoCanada

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

HalifaxCanada

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Saint-PierreSt. Pierre & Miquelon

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

HavanaCuba

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

ReykjavíkIceland

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun
Sunset
Mon, Apr 8
Sun’s centre on the horizon

Guatemala CityGuatemala

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

TegucigalpaHonduras

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

NassauBahamas

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Ponta DelgadaAzores

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Mon, Apr 8
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
Sun has set

PapeeteFrench Polynesia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Apr 8
Sun not yet risen
Sunrise
Mon, Apr 8
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Maximum
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Apr 8
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Watch a solar eclipse safely

To look directly at the Sun, use eclipse glasses that conform to ISO 12312-2 and are in good condition. Ordinary sunglasses do not provide enough protection.

You may look at the Sun without glasses only during totality at your observing location, when its disc is completely covered by the Moon. Put them back on as soon as the Sun begins to reappear. During a partial or annular eclipse, eclipse glasses remain necessary for any direct viewing.

Do not use binoculars, a telescope, a camera, or any other optical instrument unless it is fitted with a suitable solar filter placed in front of the optics. Eclipse glasses are not sufficient in this case.

The information and times shown are provided for guidance only. Each observer must check local conditions and follow the applicable safety guidelines.

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