Solar Eclipse 2024 April 8. On april 8, 2024, the moon’s shadow swept across north america, treating millions to a breathtaking view of a total solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon.

An easy way to remember the difference is in the name. This image shows the total solar eclipse of 8 april 2024, as seen from the dunas de bilbao, mexico at 12:20 cst.