Mapping the 2024 Solar Eclipse: Totality Path, Peak Times, and Visibility Across the U.S. Today

Cloud cover during 2024 total solar eclipse

The map below highlights the main region where cloud cover is expected to have the most significant impact on April 8, primarily along the lakeshore.

The solar eclipse enthusiasts are curious to know where they can experience the longest totality duration during the upcoming celestial event. According to NASA, viewers near Torreón, Mexico, will be treated to the longest duration of totality, lasting an impressive 4 minutes and 28 seconds.

While most locations along the centerline of the eclipse’s path will enjoy totality durations ranging from 3.5 to 4 minutes, some areas in the U.S. are expected to come close to this maximum. For instance, Kerrville, Texas, anticipates a totality duration of 4 minutes and 24 seconds, offering an extraordinary viewing experience.

Looking ahead to future eclipses, the next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous U.S. is scheduled for August 23, 2044, after the April 8 event. However, enthusiasts should note that opportunities to witness the 2044 eclipse will be notably fewer compared to the upcoming one.

As of now, NASA has not released maps for the 2044 eclipse. Still, according to The Planetary Society, the path of totality for this eclipse is projected to touch only three states, setting the stage for a unique astronomical spectacle.