Nasa Eclipse 2024. The total solar eclipse was visible along a narrow track stretching from texas to maine on april 8, 2024. As the total solar eclipse darkened a swath of north america when the moon blocked the light of the sun for a few minutes on april 8, 2024, scientists had a unique opportunity to study the sun, earth, and their interactions.
This map shows the path of the solar eclipse across earth’s surface. On april 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse crossed the continental united states, providing an exciting and breathtaking opportunity for observation and science.