2024 Solar Eclipse Live. Those in the path of totality, where the moon’s shadow completely blocks the sun, will see the sky darken like dusk.  — a total solar eclipse will take place at the moon's ascending node on monday, april 8, 2024, visible across north america and dubbed the great north american eclipse by some media.

And lasting for a total of about 2 minutes and 49 seconds, the moon will pass between the earth and the sun, blocking the face of the sun and causing the sky to darken. This year will witness a total of two solar eclipses, with the first already occurring in april.