April 2024 Solar Eclipse: A Celestial Spectacle

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Planned for Monday, April 8, 2024, an important astronomical event is expected to take place as a total solar eclipse traverses North America, encompassing regions of Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, hiding the view of the Sun from part of the Earth.

The eclipse is set to begin its path over the South Pacific Ocean before making its way across the continents. The YouTube video below is very informative, It provides the definitions of totality and partial relating to solar eclipses.

In perfect weather conditions, the initial point on continental North America expected to see the totality wonder is the Pacific coast of Mexico, and this event is projected to happen at about 11:07 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.

For Dallas Texas, the partial begins at 12:23 pm CDT. totality begins at 1:40 pm CDT CDT. Maximum begins at 1:42 pm CDT. Totality ends at 1:52 pm CDT. Partial ends 3:02 [m CDT.

Be careful to protect your eyes while observing the eclipse. For your amusement pay attention to animals during the ecli[sw.

Reference

Science. NASA, gov

Additional resource

UTA Planetarium

Eclipse Over Texas