Excitement is building for the upcoming solar eclipse, as it will be the last of its kind in North America until 2045.
The rare celestial event is set to occur in 2024 and will be visible along a path of totality that stretches across several towns. As the anticipation grows, astronomers and enthusiasts alike are eagerly preparing for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The Great North American Solar Eclipse of 2024 is expected to be a once-in-a-generation event, and towns throughout North America are gearing up for the spectacle. The eclipse will span Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and will be at its most spectacular in a swath of land stretching from Mexico through Texas and into southeastern Canada. With the next solar eclipse of this magnitude not expected to occur until 2045, the event is generating excitement among skywatchers and astronomers alike.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and scores a bull’s-eye by completely blotting out the sunlight,” explains Fox Weather.
The April 2024 eclipse will be the last of its kind in North America until 2045, Fox Weather reports.
Communities along the path of totality are already gearing up for celebrations and viewing events. Del Rio, Texas has planned a multi-day festival called “Solar Eclipse Fest” from April 5 to April 9. In Cleveland, Ohio, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is organizing a huge tailgate event to mark the occasion.
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) reminds everyone that it is never safe to look directly at the sun without a safe solar filter.
