On Monday, April 8, millions of Americans will witness the temporary dimming of the sky as the 2024 solar eclipse passes through the path of totality. This marks the first solar eclipse to traverse North America in seven years, with the next occurrence not expected in the contiguous U.S. until August 23, 2044, as stated by NASA.
The specific timing of the solar eclipse will vary depending on the state and time zone, with visibility subject to the weather conditions on Monday.
Whether you’re observing the path of totality from your home or traveling to witness it firsthand, here’s what to anticipate for the exact eclipse time.
When will the 2024 solar eclipse occur?
The eclipse will commence in Mexico around 11:07 a.m. PDT on Monday, April 8, before crossing into Texas at 1:27 p.m. CDT. It will conclude in Maine at 3:35 p.m. EDT. Even if you’re outside the path of totality and unable to witness the full eclipse, you may still catch a partial glimpse of it.
Even if you only catch a portion of the eclipse, you can utilize the database to determine the time, duration, peak, and percentage visible in your locality.
Here are the primary cities in each state where you can anticipate experiencing totality in the United States (please note that the provided times do not include the beginning and end of the partial eclipse):
Dallas, Texas: 1:40-1:44 p.m. CDT
Idabel, Oklahoma: 1:45-1:49 p.m. CDT
Little Rock, Arkansas: 1:51-1:54 p.m. CDT
Poplar Bluff, Missouri: 1:56-2:00 p.m. CDT
Paducah, Kentucky: 2:00-2:02 p.m. CDT
Carbondale, Illinois: 1:59-2:03 p.m. CDT
Evansville, Indiana: 2:02-2:05 p.m. CDT
Cleveland, Ohio: 3:13-3:17 p.m. EDT
Erie, Pennsylvania: 3:16-3:20 p.m. EDT
Buffalo, New York: 3:18-3:22 p.m. EDT
Burlington, Vermont: 3:26-3:29 p.m. EDT
Lancaster, New Hampshire: 3:27-3:30 p.m. EDT
Caribou, Maine: 3:32-3:34 p.m. EDT
What is the path of the 2024 solar eclipse?
The solar eclipse begins its journey in Mexico before entering the U.S. through Texas. From there, the path of totality, spanning approximately 115 miles wide, extends northeastward, crossing through 13 states. In the U.S., totality concludes in Maine, with the eclipse eventually reaching the maritime provinces of Canada.
Other notable cities along the path of totality include San Antonio and Austin, Texas; Indianapolis; and Rochester and Syracuse, New York