When will the next total solar eclipse in the US be?

Some fortunate parts of the United States will witness the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. When is the next such phenomenon taking place?

Henry Romero

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Gidget writes for the latest news section of AS USA, covering breaking news and current affairs. She previously worked for TV for many years, both on and off-camera, as anchor, producer, and writer, reporting on topics from international to lifestyle news. She earned her master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Update: Apr 8th, 2024 09:59 EDT

North America is preparing to witness one of the most fascinating astronomical phenomena that takes place on Earth: a total eclipse of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring the Sun’s entire disk and casting a shadow on the Earth.

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the event taking place on Monday, April 8 will be visible from some regions of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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How often does a total solar eclipse occur?

According to NASA calculations, a solar eclipse can occur two to three times per year. A total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely covers the Sun, usually occurs approximately once every 18 months somewhere on Earth. For these to occur in the same place is almost impossible.

“On average, about 375 years elapse between the appearance of two total eclipses in the same place. But the interval can sometimes be much longer,” according to the space agency. This rarity is due to the precise alignment required of the Earth, Moon, and Sun for a total solar eclipse to happen.

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