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Looped video footage of a large shadow moving across North America

Eclipse from space: See the moon's shadow race across North America at 1,500 mph in epic satellite footage

By Harry Baker published

Satellite images show the moon's gigantic shadow sweeping across North America during the April 8 total solar eclipse. Astronauts on board the ISS also captured stunning shots of the enormous dark patch.

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USA states on map: Alaska.

When is the next total solar eclipse after 2024 in North America?

By Jamie Carter published

After the total solar eclipse on April 8, North America will have to wait exactly eight years, 11 months and 22 days for its next glimpse of the sun's corona.

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The moon passing in front of the sun

Myth busted: Total solar eclipses don't release special, blinding radiation, NASA says

By Ben Turner published

Today's total solar eclipse won't produce any especially harmful radiation, but that doesn't mean you should look at it with your bare eyes.

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During the total solar eclipse, the Sun’s visible-light corona (meaning crown), only visible at maximum eclipse from within the path of totality, is seen here as a crown of white light extending from around the edge of the eclipsing Moon.

Watch live! The total solar eclipse has begun over North America.

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

The long-awaited total solar eclipse of 2024 has begun — and you can watch NASA's unparalleled view of totality right now in this free live stream.

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Students from Muchin College Prep react as the solar eclipse emerges from behind clouds in Millennium Park in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2017

Where to get solar eclipse glasses last minute

By Brandon Specktor published

It may not be too late to get last minute solar eclipse glasses for today, depending on your location.

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As Europe enjoyed a partial solar eclipse on the morning of Friday 20 March 2015.

Solar eclipse 2024: 8 things to watch for during totality

By Jamie Carter last updated

From "diamond rings" to Baily's beads, here's what to look for today during the brief darkness within the path of totality.

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Sequence composite of the August 21 of solar eclipse.

April 8 total solar eclipse: Everything you need to know

By Brandon Specktor last updated

A total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people in North America today. Here's everything you need to know about where, when, and how to view the 2024 solar eclipse.

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A visitor adds a pin to a map displaying where eclipse seekers are visiting from during the town's celebration of the April 8 solar eclipse on April 07, 2024 in Russellville, Arkansas. Communities across the country in the path of totality of the April 8 eclipse are holding festivals and preparing to host a massive influx of visitors to view the rare celestial phenomenon.

April 8 solar eclipse: What time does totality start in every state?

By Stephanie Pappas last updated

Totality, the moment when the moon completely covers the sun's face, is the climax of a total solar eclipse. Here's what time totality starts in all 13 states where the total solar eclipse will be visible on April 8, and what to expect when the big moment arrives.

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On June 30, 1973, the supersonic plane Concorde raced the moon's shadow along the Tropic of Cancer during a total solar eclipse.

Longest eclipse ever: How scientists rode the supersonic Concorde jet to see a 74-minute totality

By Jamie Carter published

In 1973, scientists using the supersonic Concorde jet extended totality to 74 minutes by flying almost as fast as the moon's shadow was moving across Earth.

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map of north america showing the path of the april 8 solar eclipse

2024 solar eclipse map: Where to see the eclipse on April 8

By Brandon Specktor published

These 2024 solar eclipse maps will help you make the best decision about where and how to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday (April 8).

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