"April 8 Total Solar Eclipse: 10 Things You Need to Know, Including Free Apps for Safe Viewing"

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across 15 U.S. states, with a partial eclipse visible across nearly the entire country. The total eclipse will only be visible along a specific path, while the partial phase will be visible to some extent across the entire contiguous United States. It is crucial to wear protective eyewear when viewing the partial phases of the eclipse, and the only time it is safe to look at the eclipse with the naked eye is during the few minutes of totality. The eclipse will bring a drop in temperature, shadow bands, and the appearance of Bailey's beads, and will end with the sun's corona being visible behind the dark moon.