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April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse

You might have seen it in the news. Well, two solar eclipses are coming up for the United States! These will be the last visible from the continental United States until August 23, 2044.

An annular solar eclipse occurred on October 14, 2023. The eclipse lasted from 11:52 am to 2:43 pm (peak at 1:16 pm) in Winston-Salem. Unfortunately, for most of us, it was cloudy.

A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. The path of totality will stretch from Texas through Illinois to the Northeast. For a map of the eclipse path, see here or below.

Winston-Salem will not be in the path of totality for the April 8, 2024 eclipse. However, we will see around 85% of the April eclipse. The eclipse will last from 1:56 pm to 4:27 pm, with a peak at 3:13 pm in Winston-Salem.

Credits: NASA/Scientific Visualization Studio/Michala Garrison; eclipse calculations by Ernie Wright, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse and Cloud Cover Forecasts (National Weather Service)

There are a few apps that can be used to track the 2024 eclipse.
Please Note: FAS does not endorse or recommend any specific app. We only provide information as is available to the public.

Eclipse Apps (AAS)
Solar Eclipse Timer
The Eclipse Company
Exploratorium
Smithsonian
Road Trips & Coffee

For more information, click on the buttons to the right.

All About Eclipses
2024 Solar Eclipse Handout
Eclipse Safety (including eclipse glasses)

References (April 2024 Eclipse)

  • “Solar Eclipse Viewing Guide.” Orion Telescopes. https://www.telescope.com/assets/pdf/Orions-Solar-Eclipse-Guide-TSE_sm.pdf?src=abovetabs
  • Jamie Carter. “10 Things You Need To Know About America’s Next Total Solar Eclipse In Just 365 Days.” Forbes. April 7, 2023. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2023/04/07/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-americas-next-total-solar-eclipse-in-just-365-days/?sh=9895534234cd
  • Vanessa Thomas. “New NASA Map Details 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses in the US.” NASA Solar System Exploration. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/2332/new-nasa-map-details-2023-and-2024-solar-eclipses-in-the-us/
  • “A Tour of NASA’s Solar Eclipse Map for 2023 and 2024.” NASA Solar System Exploration. Updated April 12, 2023. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/2916/a-tour-of-nasas-solar-eclipse-map-for-2023-and-2024/
  • April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse.” NASA. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2024/apr-8-total/overview/
  • “April 8, 2024 – Great North American Eclipse (Total Solar Eclipse).” Timeanddate. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2024-april-8

References From the Planetary Society (April 2024 Eclipse)

  • “Experience the Total Solar Eclipse.” The Planetary Society.
  • Jason Davis. “Want to experience the 2024 total solar eclipse? Here are some tips.” The Planetary Society. September 21, 2023.
  • Jason Davis. “A checklist for what to expect during the 2024 total solar eclipse.” The Planetary Society. September 8, 2023.
  • Jason Davis. “How to Find Eclipse Events In Your Area.” The Planetary Society. March 18, 2024.
  • “The Planetary Society and The Eclipse Company unveil unique eclipse map.” The Planetary Society. October 2, 2023.

References (Where to view the April 2024 Eclipse)

  • Michael Bakich. “20 of the best places to view the 2024 total solar eclipse.” Astronomy. January 25, 2024. https://www.astronomy.com/observing/20-of-the-best-places-to-view-the-2024-great-north-american-eclipse/
  • “Where Are the Best Places to See the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse?” Farmers’ Almanac. January 30, 2024. https://www.almanac.com/where-best-place-see-2024-total-solar-eclipse
  • Daniel Feininger. “The Best US Cities For Viewing The Solar Eclipse in 2024, According to NASA.” MSN. January 28, 2024. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-best-us-cities-for-viewing-the-solar-eclipse-in-2024-according-to-nasa/ar-BB1hofUr
  • Nichol Kliest. “Where to See 2024’s Magnificent Total Solar Eclipse.” Vogue. January 30, 2024. https://www.vogue.com/article/where-to-see-2024-solar-eclipse
  • Jamie Carter. “The best places in the US to experience totality during the April 2024 solar eclipse.” space.com. December 28, 2023. https://www.space.com/best-places-US-states-to-see-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024
  • Joe Rao. “The Great American Solar Eclipse of 2024 is 1 year away! Where is the best place to see it?” space.com. April 8, 2023. https://www.space.com/great-american-total-solar-eclipse-2024-weather-forecast

References (April 2024 Eclipse in Winston-Salem)

  • “April 8, 2024 – Total Solar Eclipse – Winston-Salem, NC, USA.” Timeanddate. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/winston-salem?iso=20240408
  • “Eclipses in Winston-Salem, NC, USA.” Timeanddate. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/winston-salem
  • “The 2024 eclipse in Winston-Salem, North Carolina USA.” Eclipse2024.org

References (A Few Other Locations)

  • “2024 Eclipse Information for cities in North Carolina.” Eclipse2024.org.
  • “NEW YORK cities in the path of totality for the 2024 eclipse.” Eclipse2024.org.
  • “The 2024 eclipse in Buffalo, New York, USA.” Eclipse2024.org
  • “The 2024 eclipse in Rochester, New York, USA.” Eclipse2024.org
  • “The 2024 eclipse in Pittsford, New York, USA.” Eclipse2024.org.
  • “The 2024 eclipse in Liverpool, New York, USA.” Eclipse2024.org

References (Weather For A Few Locations)

  • “April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse and Cloud Cover Forecasts.” National Weather Service.
  • “Weather for Winston-Salem, NC.” Weather Underground.
  • “Weather for Buffalo, New York.” Weather Underground.
  • “Weather for Rochester, New York.” Weather Underground.
  • “Weather for Pittsford, New York.” Weather Underground.
  • “Weather for Liverpool, New York.” Weather Underground.

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