Solar eclipse of April 8, 2024

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The total solar eclipse seen in Dallas, Texas
Solar eclipse progression as seen over the Terminal Tower in Cleveland, Ohio

The solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, also known as the Great North American Eclipse,[1][2] was a total solar eclipse visible across parts of North America, from Mexico to Canada and crossing the contiguous United States.[3][4]

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, covering the Sun. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon's diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight.

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  1. ↑ "Highlights from the total solar eclipse: Live videos, photos and updates". NBC News. April 8, 2024. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024. A total solar eclipse — nicknamed the Great North American Eclipse for its long path over North America
  2. ↑ Carter, Jamie (April 8, 2024). "Annular solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know about the next solar eclipse". Space.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024. The Oct. 2, 2024, annular solar eclipse is special for three very different reasons. First, it follows the Great North American Eclipse of April 8
  3. ↑ Klesman, Alison (April 5, 2024). "The Sky This Week from April 5 to 12: A Great North American Eclipse". Astronomy. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  4. ↑ Achenbach, Joel (April 7, 2024). "The total solar eclipse is finally here. Will the clouds be here, too?". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 10, 2024. The Great North American Eclipse of 2024 is a continent-scale event.
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