Lunar Eclipse 2024 Path Of Totality. During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely blocks the sun while it passes between the sun and earth. On april 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross north and central america creating a path of totality.

On monday, april 8, 2024, northern america will experience our next total solar eclipse, passing from the southwest to the northwest. The path of totality comes within 200 miles (322 kilometers) of major cities of the u.s.