Everything you need to know about April 8 total solar eclipse 2024 This is your brief guide about the April 8 total solar eclipse 2024 Millions await total solar eclipse 2024 across North America — Representational image On April 8, North America will witness a total solar eclipse, a rare spectacle where the moon will momentarily obscure the sun, casting an afternoon shadow. The eclipse will traverse Mexico, 15 US states, and a small part of eastern Canada. Those not in the direct path of totality will still witness a partial eclipse. his year's eclipse will cover a broader and more populated path across the US than previous ones. NASA estimates that 31.6 million people live within the path of totality, where the total eclipse will be visible. An additional 150 million are within 200 miles of this path. Where to See It: The eclipse will pass through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, a...