A total solar eclipse will be visible in the central and eastern United States on April 8! Cities like Dallas, Cleveland, and Buffalo will be right in the heart of the moon’s shadow, witnessing the full eclipse, while other major cities like New York City, Boston, DC, and Memphis will still see a spectacular 85-95% partial eclipse. For those that missed the 2017 American eclipse, April’s solar event is a must-see as a total eclipse won’t return to the US until 2045! Now is the time to check totality maps, get yourself a pair of eclipse glasses, and read up on this incredible celestial phenomenon.
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