Everything you need to know about time, path, glasses and more
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Monday, the aforementioned is a Total solar eclipse to cross North America – a phenomenon that has not taken place in the United States in seven years, and astronomers say will not take place again in the U.S. for another two decades.
Millions of people are likely to gaze at the sky on April 8 for the rare experience to witness three celestial spheres − the sun, moon and Earth − line up partially or fully depending on where you are viewing it.
When will the total solar Eclipse begin? What will be the path? How many people are there in the country? How can I safely watch the show without damaging my eye?
Here’s what you need to know about the potential once-in a lifetime event on Monday.
What is a solar Eclipse?
A moon or planet passing between two other bodies will create a spherical object. an eclipse By obscuring the view from objects such as the Sun.
A total eclipse occurs when a moon is the same size and shape as the sun, blocking the entire disk of light from Earth. This results in a period darkness lasting several minutes. The resulting “totality”, whereby observers are able to see the outermost layer, or corona, of the sun’s atmosphere. Confusing animals – causing nocturnal creatures to stir and bird and insects to fall silent.
Recent studies have even found that Eclipses can alter cloud activity As shallow cumulus clouds disappeared when the moon covered the sun.
The eclipse is a time when driving is prohibited.The only thing you should not do when driving during a solar eclipse is the one thing that you will want to do.
What states are on a path to totality?
The path of totality will be 115 miles wide and span parts of Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
In the United States alone, there are hundreds of smaller towns and cities in 13 states. You can find the path by lying down.. An estimated 31 million Americans already live on the path, while millions more tourists are already making travel plans – Traffic jams are inevitable – to catch a glimpse of what is sure to be a spectacular sight, according to eclipse cartographer Michael Zeiler at GreatAmericanEclipse.com.
Also, small areas in Tennessee and Michigan will also experience the eclipse. NASA says.
Here are some of the major cities that you can expect to see totality (note: the times listed do not include the time when the partial eclipse begins or ends).
- Dallas, Texas: 1:40-1:44 p.m. CDT
- Idabel, Oklahoma: 1:45-1:49 p.m. CDT
- Little Rock, Arkansas: 1:51-1:54 p.m. CDT
- Poplar Bluff, Missouri: 1:56-2:00 p.m. CDT
- Paducah: 2-2:02 pm CDT
- Carbondale, Illinois: 1:59-2:03 p.m. CDT
- Evansville, Indiana: 2:02-2:05 p.m. CDT
- Cleveland, Ohio: 3:13-3:17 pm EDT
- Erie, Pennsylvania: 3:16-3:20 p.m. EDT
- Buffalo, New York: 3:18-3:22 p.m. EDT
- Burlington, Vermont: 3:26-3:29 p.m. EDT
- Lancaster, New Hampshire 3:27-3:30 pm EDT
- Caribou, Maine : 3:32-3.34 p.m.
When is the solar eclipse?
Mexico’s Pacific Coast will be the first place in North America to witness totality. This will happen at approximately 11:07 am PDT. NASA.
Totality in the U.S. begins at 1:27 pm CDT in Eagle Pass in Texas. The path will then cut diagonally across America before ending in the U.S. at around 3:35 pm EDT in Lee Maine and entering Canada’s coastal provinces. nationaleclipse.com.
Decoding the skies:This guide is for kids, but adults are also welcome.
How long is the total solar eclipse?
On the way, there may be periods of darkness that last only a few moments or, in certain cities, even more than four minutes.
Enter your zipcode to see the exact time and duration of totality near you. You can also use the search bar to find specifics about your location. This interactive map.
How to safely observe the solar eclipse
Unlike partial solar eclipses, a total eclipse offers spectators a unique opportunity to gaze upon it with the naked eye, but only when the moon completely blocks out the sun and darkness falls – referred to as totality.
The following are some of the ways to get in touch with us You’re unlikely to become blindGazing directly at the sun’s rays may cause serious retinal damage. So, until totality occurs. Safety eyewear According to NASA.
Some people are not able to afford to pay for a car. welding goggles The best option for viewing eclipses remains certified eyewear. These glasses are held to an international standard of safety and are 100,000 times darker than typical sunglasses to block almost all visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light.
Many vendors sell solar eclipse glasses online, but if saving money is your goal, you can get them for free from your local library or other public institution.
Watch out for cheap imitations. The American Astronomical Society offers a shopping guide to help you shop online. A curated list approved vendors.
Another simple way to do this is by using a syringe. Create your own pinhole projection To project the sun on a nearby surface. The American Astronomical Society has some helpful advice. You can also find instructions on how to use the website. Set them up too.
When was the last solar Eclipse?
The last solar Eclipse The event took place on August 21, 2017.. In October, skygazers experienced a rare phenomenon. Solar eclipse “ring of Fire”, when the moon slides infront of the sun, but does not totally obscure it.
When is the next total eclipse of the sun after 2024?
If you live near the path of totality, or if you need to find out which city will be covered in darkness at daytime, now is the time to plan your trip to see it.
North America Next total solar eclipse The next time it will be is August 23, 2044. NASA.
Unfortunately, the 2044 total eclipse will not have the same wide reach in the U.S. that the 2024 eclipse had.
The Planetary Society is a nonprofit organization that is involved in research, outreach to the public, and political advocacy for space. They say the path of totality during the eclipse of 2044 will only reach three states.
The eclipse begins in Greenland. It will then sweep across Canada, and finish around sunset time in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Contributing: Gabe Hauari
Natalie Neysa Alund works as a senior reporter at USA TODAY. You can reach her at nalund@usatoday.com or follow her on Twitter @nataliealund. Eric Lagatta covers breaking news and trending topics for USA TODAY. Contact him at elagatta@gannett.com
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