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Ryan French

1 year since the Great North American Eclipse — Here's how the 2026 total eclipse will compare

Composite view of various stages of a total solar eclipse, as seen from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. April 8, 2024 .

One year ago today, a total solar eclipse graced the skies of North America, as the moon fully blocked out the sun a narrow slice of Earth, bringing sudden darkness and a breathtaking view of the solar corona, the sun's outer atmosphere.

The April 8 2024 total solar eclipse was our last total solar eclipse until the next one on Aug. 12, 2026. With a little over 16 months until this next event, how will the 2026 total eclipse compare to the one a year ago?

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