On Monday, April 8, a rare solar eclipse will sweep across the North American continent, passing through Mexico and the United States before ending in Canada. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, blocking our star completely and darkening the sky as if it were dawn or dusk.
According to NASAThe eclipse will be the last of its kind for quite some time, and the next visible totality in the US is predicted to occur in 2044. As with any total solar eclipse, NASA recommends wearing safety “eclipse glasses” to anyone who plans to do it. looking directly at the event.
The Moon will begin its passage across the Sun in Mexico at 11:07 am PT / 2:07 pm EDT and will move fairly quickly towards the continent, with the event expected to conclude in Newfoundland, Canada, at 5:16 pm NDT (1:16 pm Pacific Time / 4:16 pmEDT). The ‘path of totality’ includes 13 states in the United States, 6 provinces in Canada, and all of Mexico.
Unfortunately for eclipse watchers living elsewhere, you won’t see the sky darken at all, but there are (thankfully) several live streams you can tune into from the comfort of your couch to watch this astronomical phenomenon.
Depending on where you live, the start of the eclipse will take place at 7:07 pm BST in the UK on April 8, or at 4:07 am AEST on Tuesday April 9 in Australia.
NASA Live Stream
NASA Live Stream The total solar eclipse will begin at 10am PT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST / 3am AEST (April 9). The space agency will broadcast views from different telescopes, provide expert commentary and also host a live interactive chat.
TimeAndDate.com Live Stream
The detailed explanation of the TimeAndDate.com event is I already live on the sitebut its live stream will include animations, maps and more, which you can watch from the comfort of your home.
Other ways to see the eclipse
If you plan to watch the live stream and are not in the US, your best bet is to tune into the NASA live stream as it is available to view in most countries.
For viewers in the US and Canada, you can also stream the eclipse on TV channels or TV apps, such as CNN, PBS and ABC, or you can tune in to the ‘Eclipse Across America’ special on Disney Plus or Hulu from 11 a.m. am PT/2 pm EDT.
