The first total solar eclipse in 2024 will cross North Americas sky on Monday, April 8. A partial solar eclipse will occur over all of North and Central America, the path is roughly 185 kilometers wide that will pass over the United States. Mexico and Canada will also experience a total Solar eclipse, in which the moon completely envelops the suns disk.The astronomical phenomenon where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and blocks the light of the Sun either partially or entirely.Total Solar Eclipse Date and Timings:According to the Indian Standard Time (IST), the total solar eclipse will begin at 9:12 pm on April 8, totality will start at 10:08 pm, and will end on April 9, 2024, at 2:22 am.The stages of a total solar eclipse can be summarized as follows, specifically for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024:Partial Eclipse: At the beginning of the eclipse, the Moon starts moving in front of the Sun, partially blocking its light. This phase is the partial eclipse, where the Sun appears to have a dark bite taken out of it.Total Eclipse: This is the most anticipated moment of the eclipse. Totality occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun, plunging the area into darkness. During this phase, the Suns corona becomes visible, appearing as a glowing halo around the darkened Moon. Observers within the path of totality can experience the ethereal beauty of the solar corona and witness the stunning phenomena associated with a total solar eclipse, such as the appearance of stars and planets in the daytime sky.Maximum Eclipse: Maximum eclipse happens when the Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. This marks the peak of the total eclipse, where the darkness reaches its maximum intensity. The duration of totality varies depending on the observers location within the eclipse path.Totality Ends: After the exhilarating experience of totality, the Moon begins to move away from the Sun, gradually revealing its bright surface. This phase marks the end of totality.Partial Eclipse Ends: As the Moon continues its journey across the face of the Sun, the partial eclipse phase comes to a close. Eventually, the Moon moves completely away from the Sun, ending the eclipse altogether.Its essential to remember that observing a solar eclipse requires proper eye protection to prevent eye damage. Directly viewing the Sun, even during an eclipse, without appropriate filters or equipment can cause permanent eye injury.
