2024 Solar Eclipse: Everything you need to know

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The total solar eclipse is Monday, April 8, and many Americans have their plans set to see the rare event.

The 115-mile-wide swath of totality – where the moon will completely block out the sun – stretches from southern Texas up through Ohio, then over to northern Maine, offering a variety of potential viewing spots.

Click here for everything you need to know about the 2024 Solar Eclipse.

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