Countdown Begins: One Year Until Rare Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across US

The next total solar eclipse visible from the U.S. will occur on April 8, 2024, and will be the last time a total solar eclipse will cross the U.S. for more than 20 years, according to NASA. Viewers located in a strip of the mainland U.S. stretching from Texas to Maine, as well as parts of Mexico and Canada, will be able to see the path of totality. Safety is paramount for those preparing to watch the celestial show, and experts say using specialized eye protection or alternate methods, such as a pinhole projector or your phone, is a must.