Solar eclipse of April 8, 2024

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

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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