The United States is agog to see this extraordinary occurrence since the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) declared that a total solar eclipse is anticipated for next month.
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse is predicted by NASA to cross North America, going over Mexico, the US, and Canada.
According to NASA, this occurs when the “moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.”
In order to safely witness the spectacle, experts have emphasized the need of using solar eclipse glasses.
However, how will this astronomical event appear?
The moon will be completely eclipsed at approximately 1 p.m. CT, and according to NASA, “the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk” during this time.
“The skies are going to get darker, with more than 90% of the sun getting covered, even though there is only a partial eclipse over Chicago,” NBC 5 meteorologist Kevin Jeanes stated. “The sun’s crescent shape may be seen in all of the shadows and when viewed through the camera on your phone. Although it feels foreboding, this is a really exciting time.”
Recently, a video of the 2017 solar eclipse that was seen in Nebraska surfaced again, showing the moon gradually enclosing 90% of the sun, leaving only a small portion visible.
