The Eclipse 2024. The solar eclipse of april 8, 2024, also known as the great north american eclipse, [1] [2] was a total solar eclipse visible across a band covering parts of north america, from mexico to canada and crossing the contiguous united states. When the moon aligned perfectly between earth and the sun, many spectators were plunged into temporary darkness.

On april 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross north america, passing over mexico, united states, and canada, millions of people in the western hemisphere can experience this eclipse. The monday, april 8, 2024, total solar eclipse crossed north america, passing over mexico, the united states, and canada.