The following is a guide to phenomena that occur before, during, and after annular and total eclipses of the Sun. If you’ve never experienced one or both these types of solar eclipses, this page will tell you what to expect, and when.| Solar Eclipse Across America
Did you know?The way to safely view an annular eclipse and a total solar eclipse is different. Learn how to view the 2023 annular solar eclipse here and| NASA Science
As noted in How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely, looking directly at the Sun is unsafe except during the brief total phase of a solar eclipse (“totality”), when the Moon entirely blocks the Sun’s bright face, which will happen only within the narrow path of totality. To find out whether your home or any other specific location is within the path of totality on April 8, 2024, see Xavier Jubier's Google Map, which supports zooming in to street level.| Solar Eclipse Across America
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How to Use Solar Viewers | Indirect Viewing Methods | Do Solar Viewers Expire? | Cleaning Instructions | Welding Filters| Solar Eclipse Across America
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the| NASA Science