Solar eclipse 2024 live updates: Latest news and what time to watch
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On Monday, there will be a complete blocking of the sun's light, known as a total eclipse, which will cause a strip of North America to be without sunlight. The celestial event is expected to attract millions of observers throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada who wish to witness the awe-inspiring sight.
This upcoming eclipse has the potential to attract the largest crowd ever seen in North America. People are enticed by the idea of experiencing up to four minutes of complete darkness in the middle of the day in Texas and various other locations.
Provided that the weather conditions are favorable, a partial eclipse is certain for virtually every individual in North America.
The most favorable weather conditions are anticipated towards the conclusion of the eclipse happening in Vermont and Maine, along with New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
To predict cloud cover accurately is a challenge as per Alexa Maines, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service. She made this comment while speaking at the Great Lakes Science Centre in Cleveland on Sunday. Alexa stated that, at the least, it won't snow.
Where To Watch Solar Eclipse 2024 Live In The UK
Just a heads up that you don't have to be in North America to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse. Even in the UK and Ireland, thousands of kilometers away from the area of total darkness, you'll still be able to witness a partial covering of the sun.
You will have a short period of time to see it just before the sun sets around 8pm. A part of the sun will be covered by the moon during the solar eclipse, which will occur over the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the western region of England.
If you want to witness it firsthand in the British Isles, the ideal location would be the western coast of Ireland. Galway will experience a coverage of over one-third of the Sun, whereas Cork and Limerick will observe an obscuration of around 20%.
In Liverpool and Manchester, only a minuscule portion of the Sun, which is less than one percent, will be concealed by the Moon during the eclipse in England.
Anthony Cuthbertson posted an article on April 8th, 2024 at 3:54 pm.
"Live 2024 Solar Eclipse: Airbnb Bookings Map Totality Path"
You don't require Nasa's assistance to know which area in the United States will experience a complete eclipse because you can simply check the reservations made on Airbnb.
According to AirDNA's data, there was an enormous increase in short-term rentals on websites such as Airbnb on both 7 April and 9 April. This was due to travelers who wanted to experience the solar eclipse firsthand and went to locations where the eclipse could be seen in its entirety.
We will provide an update regarding the current weather forecast in the near future, however, it appears that numerous individuals who have reserved a spot may not be satisfied with the outcome.
On April 8th, 2024 at 3:49pm, Anthony Cuthbertson posted a blog.
"Live: 2024 Solar Eclipse Path Across North America"
Around 44 million individuals are residing in the area where the complete blocking of the sun by the moon can be witnessed. Moreover, hundreds of millions of others can witness a partial solar eclipse today.
We possess a chart presenting the entire route of the complete solar eclipse that passes through a few substantial cities as it travels from the western shores of Mexico to the eastern shores of Canada.
The big cities that are going to be in the path of totality are Durango, Austin, Dallas, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Toronto, and Montreal.
If you're interested in knowing the trajectory of the eclipse, further details can be found at this website.
Anthony Cuthbertson wrote a blog post on April 8th, 2024 at 3:24 pm.
UK Guru Says ‘all Or Nothing’ For Eclipses
According to Dr. John Mason, a seasoned guide of astronomical expeditions for observing solar eclipses, one cannot witness the complete spectacle of totality without having the complete coverage of 100%.
When choosing the location for his eclipse followers, Dr. Mason reviews weather data from the past few decades to increase the likelihood of having a cloudless sky. However, he cautions that the information on weather patterns serves only as a reference.
The weather may vary greatly on the actual day. It is possible that Texas may experience cloudy weather while Maine, up in the Northeast, has clear skies. The information provided is only an approximation and should not be relied upon completely.
Dr. Mason thinks that the ideal place that could draw the largest number of people is Niagara Falls, which is situated on the border of the United States and Canada.
I can picture a lot of individuals heading towards Niagara Falls due to its reputation for having a mesmerizing sight, not to mention the total eclipse.
If you happen to not witness the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, fret not as the next occurrence will happen on August 12, 2026. This time, it will be passing through northern Spain and the Balearic Islands where the zone of totality can be experienced.
On April 8th, 2024 at 2:29 pm, Simon Calder wrote a post.
Breakfast Items Explain Total Solar Eclipse
Last night, The Independent's travel correspondent, Simon Calder, made his way to Montreal on British Airways flight 95. He snagged the only remaining economy class ticket and touched down in Canada's metropolis at 9:05 pm, according to the local clock.
During breakfast at a restaurant called Eggspectation in the center of Montreal, he gives a unique explanation of what he thinks will happen later in the day. He does this by only using a popular local dish called poutine.
Simon Calder wrote this blog on April 8, 2024, at 1:51 pm.
Montreal Snow Precedes Eclipse
Big cities along the path of totality are scarce, and Montreal is the only one with high chances of a clear sky. According to the Canadian government's forecast, the sun won't be blocked by any clouds until 6 pm, and the eclipse will last for 90 seconds beginning at 3.27 pm. Despite it being early April when Montreal has icy temperatures and winter's remnants, the weather is unusual and expected to reach 16C.
The streets in some cities are covered with a lot of snow, and previous weather records on the same date indicate that in 1977 the highest temperature was -2C, and the next year there was three inches of snow.
Simon Calder wrote a blog at 1:49 pm on April 8, 2024.
RI Jokes On Eclipse
The Royal Institution, an organization that has helped to develop some of the most brilliant scientific individuals throughout history, wants to share a bit of humor with you:
Andrew Griffin wrote a blog post on April 8th, 2024 at 12:43.
Safely Watch An Eclipse – How?
Authorities caution individuals against staring directly at the bright sun without suitable eye protection specifically intended for observing the sun. Experts have identified that observing an eclipse using a camera lens, binoculars, or telescope without adequate solar filters can result in severe eye damage.
People are recommended to use solar viewing glasses or a handheld solar viewer that are safe for the eyes. It is important to keep in mind that regular sunglasses should not be used to view the sun. It is only safe to remove eye protection during a total solar eclipse when the moon fully covers the sun's surface, but only for a short period of time.
Andrew Griffin posted a blog at 11:36 on April 8th, 2024.
Next Eclipses: When Are They Coming?
NASA has reported that people from different regions of the globe will have the chance to witness an increased number of eclipses in the near future.
There will be a special type of solar eclipse happening on October 2nd, known as an annular eclipse. People in South America will be able to see the entire event, while individuals in regions such as South America, Antarctica, the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, as well as North America, will only be able to see part of the eclipse.
On the 29th of March in 2025, there will be a solar eclipse that only covers part of the sun. This can be seen in different parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean.
On September 21st, 2025 there will be a partial solar eclipse that can be seen in different parts of the world including Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean.
There will be a kind of solar eclipse known as an annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026. This occurrence will be visible in Antarctica and there will also be a partial eclipse visible in various other locations including Africa, South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Indian Ocean.
In 2026, there will be a total solar eclipse on August 12th. People in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and a small part of Portugal will be able to observe the total eclipse. However, those in other regions such as Europe, Africa, North America, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean will experience a partial eclipse.
On April 8th, 2024 at 11:27, Andrew Griffin wrote a blog post.
What To Expect During An Eclipse?
The process of a complete solar eclipse can be divided into multiple phases.
The eclipse event begins when the moon partially moves in front of the sun, which creates a crescent appearance to the sun. This marks the beginning of the eclipse phase.
During the following phase known as Baily's Beads, sunlight shines through the moon's uneven surface, resulting in small sparkling orbs of light that surround the moon's edges.
During the diamond ring stage, a solitary shining spot materializes near the edge of the moon while the sun's surroundings form a ring of illumination encircling it. This occurrence resembles the outlook of a diamond ring. This situation emerges before the time of totality.
Following the totality phase, the moon proceeds along its trajectory, causing the other phases to repeat until the conclusion of the eclipse.
It's the 8th of April 2024, and Andrew Griffin has written a blog post at 11:26am.
