Eclipse April 8 2024. On april 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse crossed the continental united states, providing an exciting and breathtaking opportunity for observation and science. On april 8, 2024, the moon’s shadow swept across north america, treating millions to a breathtaking view of a total solar eclipse.

Glimpse the full glory of the sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, visible only when the sun’s disc is. These eclipses all take place during a single eclipse season.