For those eager to witness this celestial event, strategic location planning is crucial. NASA’s eclipse map (shown above) outlines the path of totality, marking regions where the eclipse will be most pronounced. Some prime viewing locations in the United States include cities like Dallas, Little Rock, Cleveland, Buffalo, and parts of Maine. Each of these locations will witness the total solar eclipse for varying durations, with some fortunate spots experiencing nearly three minutes of complete darkness.
Other locations where you will be able to witness the total solar eclipse include Paducah, Kentucky; Erie, Pennsylvania; Lancaster, New Hampshire; and Carbondale, Illinois. In addition to these areas, the 2024 solar eclipse will also be visible in some parts of Tennessee and Michigan.
The partial solar eclipse will start in Dallas, Texas, at around 12:23 p.m. CDT and will make its way up America, reaching Clevland, Ohio, around 1:59 p.m. EDT. During this time, certain areas will experience a total solar eclipse. The North American phase of the eclipse will end once it reaches the Atlantic Ocean, next to Newfoundland, Canada, at around 5:16 p.m. NDT. If you can’t reach any of these locations, you can always catch the action online or via live TV channels.
