2024 Solar Eclipse Ahora. 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.

On april 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross north and central america creating a path of totality. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon orients itself between earth and the sun, shielding the solar surface from our view.