Experience a spectacular natural phenomena on April 8, 2024, as a total eclipse of the Sun will cross North America by passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada. In Dallas, one of the largest cities in the path of totality, the partial eclipse begins at 12:23 p.m. and ends at 3:02 p.m. with the maximum eclipse occuring between 1:40 p.m. and 1:44 p.m. for a totality duration of approximately four minutes. As the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and completely obscures the surface of the Sun, the Sun's outer atmosphere corona will become strikingly visible to those in the shadow as the darkening sky appears similar to dawn or dusk.
The next chance to view a total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States will not be until 2044, so urban and rural locations within the path are expected to attract thousands of enthusiastic onlookers for this extraordinary viewing opportunity. Keep in mind that looking directly at the Sun can cause severe eye damage, so ensure proper eye safety by wearing specialized eye protection specifically designed for solar viewing.
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