The next total solar eclipse in the Americas comes on April 8, 2024. Totality first touches Mexico, enters the United States at Texas, cuts a diagonal to Maine, and visits the maritime provinces of Canada.
Although it has been a long 38 years since the last U.S. total solar eclipse before 2017, it is a relatively short 7 years to the succeeding total solar eclipse in North America. Perhaps we should call this the Great North American Eclipse.
Lunar rock nut Member
Posts: 918 From: Oklahoma city, Oklahoma U.S.A. Registered: Feb 2007
posted 09-03-2017 07:10 AM
At least I won't have to drive as far for this one!
canyon42 Member
Posts: 241 From: Ohio Registered: Mar 2006
posted 09-03-2017 03:48 PM
Saw the last one from southern Kentucky. This one will pass right over my house outside Dayton, Ohio. Only real drawback is that the weather in the midwest in April is pretty iffy.
Ronpur Member
Posts: 1260 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
posted 09-03-2017 05:47 PM
We are already planning on Texas for this one. Dallas, actually. This last one has gotten so hooked, we are even thinking of heading to South America for the one in two years!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52146 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 04-08-2023 04:42 PM
NASA has selected the following locations as its primary partner locations for the total solar eclipse one year from today (April 8):
Kerrville, Texas
Indianapolis, Indiana
Cleveland, Ohio
Each location will provide a group viewing area for the public. Additional locations could be added.
NASA's live broadcast will include coverage from these locations.
Headshot Member
Posts: 1297 From: Vancouver, WA, USA Registered: Feb 2012
posted 04-10-2023 07:07 PM
Just remember that the sun is extremely powerful. While it is OK to look directly at the sun during totality, it can become dangerous to look at just a few seconds after totality ends.
This video gives you an idea of how strong the sun is. There was an amazing amount of very expensive camera gear that was destroyed in August of 2017.
GACspaceguy Member
Posts: 3043 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
posted 04-10-2023 07:27 PM
Yes, the sun from a solar eclipse can damage your eyes and change your life.
ejectr Member
Posts: 1999 From: Killingly, CT Registered: Mar 2002
posted 04-11-2023 08:02 AM
I still have my glasses I bought for an eclipse I saw when I lived in Florida. This one will be total over my son's house in Maine, but I'm moving back to Florida for good this summer and will miss it.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52146 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-11-2023 12:43 PM
NASA video
A map developed using data from a variety of NASA sources shows the total eclipse path as a dark band. Outside this path, purple lines indicate how much of the Sun will become covered by the Moon during the partial eclipse.
This video shows different areas of the map, explaining these and other features that describe what observers across the country can expect to see during the total eclipse. Explore and download the eclipse map here.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52146 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-28-2024 09:41 AM
With the day approaching, companies are announcing eclipse promotions:
SunChips:
Experience the solar eclipse like never before — with your taste buds. In honor of this very very very limited time event, SunChips is releasing a limited-edition bag that combines the bright heat of the sun with the spicy cheese of the moon. And just like the total eclipse, this offer will only be available for a few minutes. So, don't look away... from this website.
Come back at 1:33PM CT on 4/8/2024 to enter for a chance to win your bag and eclipse swag kit.
Blue Moon:
Blue Moon is bringing its signature brightness during the upcoming solar eclipse with new Eclipse Sips, a kit that includes everything you need to enjoy the eclipse and make your beer shimmer:
One-of-a-kind Blue Moon 'Moon Dust' that quite literally gives your beer a shimmery 'GLOW' up – just add a pinch to your Blue Moon Belgian White!
Black light coasters and flashlight
Four Blue Moon signature pint glasses
Fans 21+ can get their hands on Blue Moon Eclipse Sips here on Wednesday, April 3 at 12PM ET for only $25 (guaranteed to arrive before 4/8).
Blue Moon is also giving fans a chance to win 20 years of free beer from now until 2044 (the next time the U.S. will experience totality) to celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse. Enter by visiting Blue Moon on Instagram (@bluemoonbrewco) and commenting on the Eclipse Sips post.