Eclipse 101

On April 8, 2024, New Hampshire will be one of only 13 states to experience an awe-inspiring, (for many of us) ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME event.

For 3 minutes and 15 seconds, skies will dim, temperatures will drop, and the country will pause to watch as the Moon passes over the light of the Sun, completely blocking its light in an phenomenon known as a Total Solar Eclipse.

Want to know what the eclipse might look like in your location? Click here to view an eclipse simulation for your town.

What is an eclipse?

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event. On average, one happens somewhere on the Earth only once every 1.5 years.

When will we see another Total Solar Eclipse?

The next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States won't happen until August 23, 2044. In the U.S., the path of totality will cross over Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.