Every person who watches the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be awestruck. But prospective onlookers might be uncertain. The exact location of totality will be visible in Mexico and the United States. With a precise map like the one below, it’s simple to respond to it. What areas, though, offer the best views of the event? The solution to that question is not that simple. Most of these will be answered in this article.
Total Solar Eclipse 2024 – Complete Path
1. Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
At 12:07 p.m., the Moon’s umbra brushes the Mexican coast. Less than 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Mazatlán, one of the primary viewing locations for the total solar eclipse on July 11, 1991, is where Mexican Pacific Daylight Time is located. It’s a safe bet that this city will be a popular holiday spot because it is experienced in handling a sizable influx of visitors. The eclipse starts at 9:51:28 am MPDT.
2. Nazas, Durango, Mexico
The umbra makes its way to Nazas around 1:15 PM, Mexican Central Daylight Time. Since it is the closest place to the longest totality, this community of about 4,000 people will undoubtedly experience an increase in population. The town will enjoy that time, but the actual location is roughly three miles to the north, just east of Durango Paso Nacional, the road that connects Nazas to San Luis del Cordero. Arrive at least a day early if you’re planning to stay for the longest length feasible. The total duration of the eclipse is 4 mins and 28 secs.
3. Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico
Across the Rio Grande River from Eagle Pass, Texas, is Piedras Negras, a sizable city. Either the Eagle Pass-Piedras Negras International Bridge or the Camino Real International Bridge will be crossed by Americans who wish to see the totality for the full 4 minutes and 28 seconds. With a metro population of a quarter million and a wealth of attractions for travelers, Piedras Negras is a great place to use as a base. The total duration of the eclipse is 4 mins and 25 secs.
4. Radar Base, Texas
Consider Radar Base, which is located directly on the U.S.-Mexico border, for eclipse chasers who want to experience the most totality without leaving the U.S. By the way, it isn’t a military installation by that name; rather, it is a little town with around 300 inhabitants. Be sure to arrive early because that number will increase on eclipse day. The total duration of the eclipse is 4 mins and 27 secs.
