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The new moon moved in front of the sun and created impressive moments in North America. The total solar eclipse on April 8th in the live ticker.
- Total solar eclipse over Mexico, the USA and Canada: On Monday (April 8th) the moon will eclipse the sun for a few minutes.
- Solar eclipse in Mexico: It will peak near Nazas, Durango at 8:17 p.m. (CEST).
- Different than 2017: Here’s how this year’s solar eclipse is different
- NASA sends rockets: Science uses events for research
- This live ticker for the solar eclipse on April 8th will be updated continuously.
Update from April 8th, 10:44 p.m.: The total solar eclipse has already ended at 9:46 p.m. German summer time; it was last seen in Newfoundland. On the other hand, the partial solar eclipse will still be visible until 10:47 p.m.
The next solar eclipse is already coming in 2026. This is said to be seen in parts of Europe, especially Greece, Iceland, Portugal and Spain. Another solar eclipse will follow in 2027 for Spain and parts of North Africa.
Solar eclipse 2023: celestial spectacle to be seen in the USA and Canada
Update from April 8th, 10:13 p.m.: The solar eclipse has left the United States and continues its path across eastern Canada. Maine was the last state in the country where viewers could see the total solar eclipse.
Update from April 8th, 9:41 p.m.: The solar eclipse has now traveled more than half of its way across the country. The total solar eclipse ends in Indianapolis.
According to a report by CNN, spectators at Niagara Falls in New York State were amazed at the solar eclipse: They even wrote out loud as the moon moved in front of the sun – despite the clouds that limited visibility. The temperature dropped significantly as darkness fell.
The eclipse was first seen on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Update from April 8th, 8:42 p.m.: The moon is now passing between the Earth and the sun over Eagle Pass and Kerrville, Texas, the first cities of the United States. Viewers in these parts of the state will experience just over four minutes of darkness. Mexico’s Pacific coast was the first region in North America to see a total solar eclipse.
Unfortunately, today’s solar eclipse cannot be seen in Germany. In the future, a total solar eclipse will also be visible in Germany.
Update from April 8th, 8:12 p.m.: A partial solar eclipse can currently be seen in Cleveland NBC News reported. The lower right corner of the sun is covered, making it look like an eyeball looking down from the sky.
Solar eclipse on April 8th: recall of solar eclipse glasses
Update from April 8th, 7:04 p.m.: Some solar eclipse glasses have been recalled because they do not meet safety standards. According to multiple reports, these were sold as “Biniki Solar Eclipse Glasses AAS Approved 2024 – CE & ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing (6 Packs)” through Amazon and at several stores in southern Illinois, warns the Illinois Department of Public Health.
“People in possession of the recalled glasses should not use them to view the eclipse,” the health agency said in a statement. Today’s total solar eclipse should under no circumstances be observed without appropriate protection.
Total solar eclipse today: Eclipse Festival is Texas must be canceled
Update from April 8th, 6:05 p.m.: Eclipse tourists from Texas have gathered outside to watch the eclipse. Opposite NBC News They report cloudy weather, which makes observing the spectacle difficult. The Eclipse Festival in Burnet even had to be canceled due to the weather. There is a possibility of thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and tornadoes.
“Safety is our top priority. With the assistance and consultation of Burnet County officials, local public safety agencies and the National Weather Service, we have agreed to end the festival today,” organizers said in a post on the festival website.
The solar eclipse on April 8th began at 5:42 p.m. (CEST).
Update from April 8th, 5:50 p.m.: The solar eclipse has begun. It will be shown in North America, Canada and Mexico. Since 5:42 p.m. the moon has begun to move in front of the sun little by little. The total solar eclipse will then be visible from 6:38 p.m.
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Update from April 8th, 5:17 p.m.: Some eclipse tourists are already on their way to the cities where the solar eclipse will be visible. Airports are preparing for a holiday-like rush. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says opposite NBC News: “What concerns us most is traffic.” Traffic officials are warning drivers to be careful: during the eclipse, their eyes must remain on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends stopping in a parking lot during darkness.
NASA sends rockets into Earth’s atmosphere during the eclipse
Update from April 8th, 4:10 p.m.: Scientists are trying to gain new insights into our atmosphere through the solar eclipse. The solar plasma influences the weather in space and interacts with the outermost shell of Earth’s atmosphere, the ionosphere. NASA is sending three rockets into the atmosphere during and after the eclipse to study the impact the absence of sunlight has on the ionosphere. The temperature, density as well as electric and magnetic fields will be measured there, reports CNN.
Here’s how the 2024 solar eclipse will differ from the one in 2017
Update from April 8th, 3:51 p.m.: Today’s solar eclipse will be different than the last one in 2017, the station reports CNN. While in the last eclipse the moon was further away from the Earth and made the area in which the event was visible rather small, this time it is much closer to us. Due to its smaller distance from Earth, the Moon casts a shadow that is 108 to 120 miles (174 to 196 kilometers) wide. The corona, the outermost atmosphere, will also be more visible. In contrast to 2017, there is currently high solar activity to be observed.
Quebec government warns observers about vision loss
Update from April 8th, 2:27 p.m.: The government of the Canadian city of Quebec warns residents on its official website quebec.ca to be careful. Without proper safety measures, viewing the eclipse can cause permanent damage to your eyes. Authorities recommend viewing the eclipse only indirectly. When viewed directly, they underline the importance of safety glasses that comply with the international ISO 12312-2 standard
Solar eclipse in the USA: Spectators travel to watch the celestial spectacle live
Update from April 8th, 1 p.m.: The United States, where the solar eclipse is widely visible, is preparing for the impending natural phenomenon, reports the ORF. Parties are planned in some places to celebrate the event. Countless people are traveling from other places and the American authorities are warning of increased traffic volumes. The clear weather ensures good visibility. Only the South, particularly Texas, has difficulty seeing the eclipse. Here the weather conditions could thwart observers’ plans.
Total solar eclipse on April 8th: Follow the highlights of “Sofi” live
First report from April 8th: Frankfurt – This Monday (April 8th) a total solar eclipse will pass over Mexico, the USA and Canada. In a path approximately 197 kilometers wide, you can see how the new moon moves in front of the sun and completely eclipses it for a few minutes. Outside the path you can still see a partial solar eclipse, in which the moon visibly “nibbles” on the sun’s disk before releasing it again.
The “Sofi” cannot be seen in the sky in German-speaking countries – in this country you can follow the total solar eclipse via live stream. The spectacular celestial event lasts over a relatively long period of time. The phase of the partial solar eclipse begins at 5:42 p.m. and ends at 10:52 p.m. (CEST). The particularly exciting part of the solar eclipse, the total phase, begins at 6:38 p.m. and ends at 9:55 p.m.
Total solar eclipse on April 8th: New moon moves in front of the sun today
The total solar eclipse will reach its peak on April 8th at 8:17 p.m. (CEST) near Nazas, Durango in Mexico. There the sun will be obscured for 4 minutes and 29 seconds. The totality of a solar eclipse is a very special experience: the sky becomes so dark in the middle of the day that stars and planets can suddenly be seen – you may even be able to see comet 12P/Pons-Brooks in the sky. Anyone on the path of totality can also expect wildlife to react to the rare event.
Total solar eclipse in the USA: View of the corona becomes possible
Particularly impressive during totality is the view of the solar corona, the bright “crown” that surrounds our star when it is completely eclipsed. It is the outer atmosphere of our sun – a region that is difficult to observe without a solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, you should only look at the sun with protective glasses – otherwise you could damage your eyes or even lose your sight. In the USA, astronomers recently warned against buying solar eclipse glasses from untested suppliers.
Researchers want to take advantage of the total solar eclipse because it coincides with another phenomenon that is extremely exciting for science: the maximum of the solar cycle. This is reached about every eleven years and ensures that the sun is extremely active and throws solar storms into space. This solar activity is also likely to affect the appearance of the corona – one expert recently spoke of a “very irritable little hedgehog” that the sun is likely to resemble. (tab)
Dear readers, in an earlier version of this article we wrote that the full moon, not the new moon, moves in front of the sun. Please excuse the mistake.