Event
Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States and Canada.
Nature’s Coronagraph
On Monday April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States and Canada. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely covers the Sun, revealing the Sun’s corona, a halo of glowing plasma that is normally obscured by the Sun’s brightness. This fleeting moment offers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty and power of our solar system.
Get Ready
The total solar eclipse will be visible from a narrow path known as the path of totality. Observers outside this path, including those in Los Angeles, will experience a partial solar eclipse. Los Angeles weather on Monday, April 8: Overcast, 65 °F. In the past, this day was cloudy 41% of the time (since 2000).
Eclipse Timeline — Los Angeles (PDT)
10:06:10 AM — Partial eclipse begins
The moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact.
11:12:19 AM — Maximum eclipse
The deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden.
12:22:09 PM — Partial eclipse ends
The edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun.
** Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.2 seconds.