Eclipse 2024 September 2024. Learn about the total solar eclipse of april 8, 2024, by watching this nasa visualization of the moon's umbra—the darkest part of the moon's shadow—as it crosses north america. On april 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse crossed the continental united states, providing an exciting and breathtaking opportunity for observation and science.
A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely. The partial lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur on september 18, 2024, with the following key phases (indian standard time):
