Eclipse Season

Mark Your Calendars: 2024 Eclipse Season Brings Unforgettable Sky Show

Eclipse Season 2024: A Celestial Spectacle

Prepare for an astronomical event of the year as we enter 2024's first and most spectacular eclipse season. During this celestial dance, two eclipses will grace the skies: a lunar eclipse and a total solar eclipse.

Eclipse Season: The Perfect Alignment

An eclipse season occurs when the Sun, from the perspective of Earth, aligns closely with one of the Moon's nodes, creating the conditions for an eclipse to take place. From 1600 to 2599, there have been 2108 eclipse seasons, and only 126 of them have featured a pair of full eclipses.

The March-April 2024 Eclipse Season

The first celestial performance of 2024 will unfold on March 24-25 with a penumbral lunar eclipse. The Moon will pass through Earth's penumbral shadow, causing it to appear slightly darker.

The grand finale of the eclipse season will take place on April 8, with a total solar eclipse. During this awe-inspiring event, the Moon will completely block the Sun for a few minutes, casting a spectacular shadow across parts of North America.

Eclipse Path: A Journey Across the Continent

The total solar eclipse's path will intersect with Mexico, 15 US states, and a small portion of eastern Canada. In other parts of the continent, skywatchers will have the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse, where the Moon will cover only a part of the Sun.

Don't miss out on this celestial extravaganza! Mark your calendars for 2024's eclipse season and prepare for an unforgettable sky show.