Dallas –
Whether the moon completely blocks the sun, is hampered by cloudy weather, or isn’t in the path of Monday’s total solar eclipse, there’s still a chance to catch a glimpse of it.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming solar spectacle.
When is the next total solar eclipse?
Total solar eclipses occur approximately every 1-2-3 years due to the precise alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth. They can occur anywhere in the world, usually in remote areas like the South Pacific.
Save the date. The next total solar eclipse will pass over the northern edges of Greenland, Iceland and Spain in 2026.
When will the next total star be visible from the United States and Canada?
The next totality event in the United States will occur in 2033, when a solar eclipse will graze Alaska and Russia. And in 2044, he plans to cross Greenland and western Canada, touching swathes of North Dakota and Montana.
A solar eclipse of the magnitude of Monday’s event will not occur again until August 12, 2045.
“But it would be pretty spectacular,” says Mary Urquhart, a planetary scientist at the University of Texas at Dallas. “It’s going to go from coast to coast.”
The eclipse will first greet viewers in Northern California, then cut through Utah, Colorado and Mississippi before heading to Cape Canaveral, Florida.
What other celestial phenomena are there other than solar eclipses?
You can reuse your eclipse glasses to look for sunspots (dark, planet-sized spots on the Sun caused by entangled magnetic fields).
September’s partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Europe and many parts of Asia, Africa, North America, and South America.
Several meteor showers and supermoons will also grace the skies every year until 2024.
Space enthusiasts can also visit local planetariums and science centers. Ball State University’s planetarium in Muncie, Indiana, will remain open the weekend after the eclipse, offering themed shows and guided sunset meditations.
“People are going to want to come back and want to learn more,” coach Dana Thompson said.
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