ECLIPSE INFORMATION 

PATHS OF THE 2023 ANNULAR ECLIPSE AND 2024 TOTAL ECLIPSE
ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

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2023 ECLIPSE OVERVIEW

On October 14, 2023, an annular, or "ring of fire," solar eclipse will carve a narrow path of annularity from northwest to southeast across eight U.S. states. To experience the annular, or "ring of fire," phase of the eclipse, you must be located within this narrow path of annularity, with the "ring of fire" lasting the longest at the centerline. But where along the path should you plan to go? Below, we've outlined some of the unique features, landmarks, and viewing options along the path of annularity for each state.

Remember that since the Moon never entirely covers the Sun during an annular, or "ring of fire," solar eclipse, you must use special eclipse safety glasses or viewers at all times. Unlike during a total solar eclipse, there is never a time when it's safe to look with unprotected eyes. The NationalEclipse.com Eclipse Store offers a wide variety of certified safe eclipse glasses and viewers.

Note that times and durations can vary widely even within the same city and some cities are located only partially within the path of annularity. All times and durations noted on this page are only representative samples and should be used for general comparison purposes only. To determine the precise start times, end times, and duration of annularity for your exact location on eclipse day, use the interactive Google eclipse maps developed by Xavier Jubier.

To avoid confusion, note that references made below to the "western" and "eastern" limits or lines of the eclipse refer respectively to the left/bottom and right/top edges of the eclipse path as it gradually changes its direction from east to south as it travels across the U.S. Shown below is a map of the path of the 2023 annular eclipse in Central Texas.

Map provided by Nationaleclipse.com

2024 ECLIPSE OVERVIEW

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse, known as the "Great North American Eclipse," will carve a narrow path of totality from southwest to northeast across 13 U.S. states. To experience the total phase of the eclipse, you must be located within this narrow path of totality, with the duration of totality lasting the longest at the centerline. But where along the path should you plan to go? Below, we've outlined some of the unique features, landmarks, and viewing options along the path of totality for each state.

Remember that you must use special eclipse safety glasses or viewers at all times during the partial phases of a total solar eclipse. The NationalEclipse.com Eclipse Store offers a wide variety of certified safe eclipse glasses and viewers.

Note that times and durations can vary widely even within the same city and some cities are located only partially within the path of totality. All times and durations noted on this page are only representative samples and should be used for general comparison purposes only. To determine the precise start times, end times, and duration of totality for your exact location on eclipse day, use the interactive Google eclipse maps developed by Xavier Jubier.

To avoid confusion, note that references made below to the "western" and "eastern" limits or lines of the eclipse refer respectively to the left/top and right/bottom edges of the eclipse path as it gradually changes its direction from north to east as it travels across the U.S. Shown below is the path of the 2024 Total eclipse across Texas.

Map provided by Nationaleclipse.com

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