2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Best Viewing Locations and Travel Tips

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be visible from North America, with the path of totality stretching from northwest Mexico through the U.S. to southeastern Canada. The path of totality will be 115 miles wide on average, allowing for up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds of darkness and a glimpse of the sun's corona. The rest of the continent will experience a partial solar eclipse. It is advised to use solar filters and take precautions when viewing the eclipse, and the best way to plan a trip is to research locations with clear skies.