After months of anticipation, a rare total solar eclipse will finally sweep across the North American skies on Monday.

We’ve got everything you need to know, from the timing, the path of totality, all things eclipse glasses (real and fake), the weather, how to livestream, and much more.

The 2024 solar eclipse is finally here. We’ve got your ultimate guide to it

Millions of people across North America will soon have the opportunity to witness a rare and special astronomical event — a total solar eclipse — during which the Moon will completely obscure the Sun along an exceptionally long path of totality. To prepare you for the Great North American Solar Eclipse, we’ve put together this handy pocket guide.

The total solar eclipse is here. And if you’re one of the millions of people in North America planning to witness the natural phenomenon, making a last minute Amazon Prime order for eclipse glasses may not be the best idea.

The Moon will soon come between us and the Sun, creating a remarkable view of our host star. The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, with millions of people along the path of totality. But if you happen to not be one of them, or if clouds obscure your view, there are still ways for you to marvel at the temporary darkness covering the Sun’s disc.

The upcoming total solar eclipse promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but viewing the celestial spectacle without proper eye protection can cause irreversible damage. Here’s what experts say about the risks and how to watch safely.

Over 32 million people in the U.S. live in the path of totality of the upcoming total solar eclipse. But not everyone is lucky enough to already live along the 60- to 70-mile wide stretch, cutting across 15 U.S. states, and parts of Mexico and Canada, that will see complete darkness for 4 minutes and 28 seconds on Monday, April 8.