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Jamie Carter

Why you don't need to get to the centerline for April's total solar eclipse — and what will happen at the edge

A map showing the circular shadow of the moon passing over the U.S.

North America's total solar eclipse is coming on April 8, 2024, and plans are being made. 

Almost everyone in the continent will see a partial solar eclipse, with the moon taking a chunk out of the sun over a few hours, with only those who live or travel into the path of totality having a view of the sun's corona during darkness in the day. 

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