Get ready to mark your calendars for an event that promises to be even more impressive than the 2017 solar eclipse. NASA has announced that the solar eclipse in 2024 is expected to be a spectacular sight, with the path of totality including major cities such as Dallas, Little Rock, Indianapolis, and Montreal.
This upcoming eclipse is said to last about 4 minutes and 28 seconds, longer than the 2017 eclipse. The moon will be at its closest approach to Earth for the month of April, making it appear slightly bigger in the sky. In the Twin Cities, the partial eclipse is expected to begin at 12:50 p.m. and peak around 2:02 p.m.
The eclipse will first peak on Mexico’s Pacific Coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT and make its way across the U.S. to Newfoundland, Canada. Viewing a solar eclipse is a unique experience that can bring people together and create a cultural phenomenon.
But don’t wait too long to catch this incredible event. The next total eclipse over North America won’t happen again until 2033, and the next full eclipse across the entire U.S. won’t occur until 2045. For more news and information on the upcoming solar eclipse, make sure to download the KARE 11+ app for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other smart TV platforms.
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