Solar Eclipse
Follow the latest Solar Eclipse news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
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7 years in the making, 1 city is betting big on the total eclipse

Officials in Rochester, New York, have been planning for the total solar eclipse on April 8 for seven years. They hope it results in an economic boon for the city.
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Rochester, New York, is expecting between 300,000 and 500,000 people to visit the region to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
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What to do with leftover solar eclipse glasses

Solar eclipse glasses can be donated, reused or partially recycled.
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Spectators watch a solar eclipse from the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center on April 08, 2024 in New York City.
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What to expect for total solar eclipse

Fifteen states from Texas to Maine are setting out to witness the total solar eclipse, where the moon will completely cover the sun.
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VIDEO: What to expect for total solar eclipse
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Inside the path of totality, NASA plans for research of solar eclipse

ABC News' Rob Marciano reports on the weather conditions in the path of totality in Niagara Falls. Plus, astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi breaks down what NASA is researching for this year's solar eclipse.
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VIDEO: Inside the path of totality, NASA plans for research of solar eclipse
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Mom welcomes baby named Sol during solar eclipse

The baby girl’s timing couldn't have aligned more perfectly.
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VIDEO: Mom welcomes baby named Sol during solar eclipse
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Mom gives celestial name to baby born during total solar eclipse

A Texas mom welcomed a baby girl as a total solar eclipse unfolded on April 8, 2024, in Mansfield, Texas.
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Alicia Alvarez gave birth to her second child, a daughter named Sol Celeste, on April 8, 2024, the same day a total solar eclipse unfolded in Mansfield, Texas.
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Couple gets hitched during once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse

Keegan Wright and Courtney Rougeau married on Monday, coinciding with the total solar eclipse.
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Keegan Wright and Courtney Rougeau appear on “Good Morning America” in a hot air balloon on April 8, 2024, ahead of their wedding at the “Elope at the Eclipse” event in Russellville, Arkansas.
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Timelapse video shows total solar eclipse

Spectators in Newport, Vermont, captured breathtaking footage of the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
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VIDEO: Timelapse video shows total solar eclipse
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Millions gather to watch solar eclipse

The total solar eclipse captivated tens of millions across the country as 15 states were in the path of totality.
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VIDEO: Millions gather to watch solar eclipse
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Eclipse excitement captivates the country

The total solar eclipse darken parts of Mexico, the U.S., and Canada for up to 4 minutes and 27 seconds on Monday.
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VIDEO:  Eclipse excitement captivates the country
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By The Numbers: Eclipse Big Business

A look at the numbers behind how much businesses are bringing in for the eclipse.
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VIDEO: By The Numbers: Total eclipse totally good for business
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The best moments from the solar eclipse that brought weddings, tears and cheers

From Mexico to Vermont, ABC News’ Linsey Davis and the entire ABC News team was in the path of totality for the rare solar eclipse.
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VIDEO: The best moments from the solar eclipse that brought weddings, tears and cheers
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Total eclipse captures hearts, minds of millions

From Mexico to Vermont millions of people looked up to the sky to catch a glimpse.
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VIDEO: Total eclipse captures hearts, minds of millions
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The 2024 total eclipse seen across North America

From Mazatlan, Mexico, to Montpelier, Vermont, Tucson, Arizona and Montreal, Canada, millions of people across North America gathered to witness a historic total solar eclipse on April 8.
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VIDEO: The 2024 total eclipse seen across North America
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Travelers and weddings during the eclipse

"GMA3" checks in with ABC News’ Matt Rivers in Mexico and Maggie Rulli in Arkansas about the travelers' excitement and wedding preparation right before totality.
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VIDEO: Travelers and weddings during the eclipse
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Experts give insight into the total solar eclipse

Professor of theoretical physics at the University of New York, Michio Kaku, and Dr. Padi Boyd, NASA astrophysicist, join to discuss how this eclipse was in the path of more people than previous ones.
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VIDEO: Experts give insight into the total solar eclipse
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Eclipse across America with ABC News Live

ABC News’ Rob Marciano and astrophysicist Dr. Padi Boyd join for post-eclipse coverage.
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VIDEO: Eclipse across America with ABC News Live
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When is the next total solar eclipse in US after April 8, 2024?

The next total solar eclipse to occur in the contiguous U.S. will be in 20 years.
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A solar eclipse is seen from the Luis Enrique Erro Planetarium of the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico City, Oct. 14, 2023.
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Previewing the eclipse from Indianapolis

ABC News' Gio Benitez reports from Indianapolis on a race car track to watch the solar eclipse.
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VIDEO: Previewing the eclipse from Indianapolis
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How to take care of your pet during the eclipse

ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton talks about managing anxiety and routine for pets during the solar eclipse.
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VIDEO: How to take care of your pet during the eclipse
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International Space Station views the eclipse

The International Space Station shares an out-of-this-world view of the celestial event. ABC News' Gio Benitez reports.
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VIDEO: International Space Station views the eclipse
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Darkness descends on Niagara Falls

Thousands are turning out to see the eclipse at one of America's most popular tourist spots. ABC News' Rob Marciano reports from Niagara Falls.
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VIDEO: Darkness descends on Niagara Falls
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Solar eclipse arrives in Cleveland

ABC News' Whit Johnson reports from Cleveland on the solar eclipse's path of totality.
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VIDEO: Solar eclipse arrives in Cleveland
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Eclipse totality passes through Burlington, Vermont

ABC News' Linsey Davis reports from Burlington, Vermont during the eclipse.
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VIDEO: Eclipse totality passes through Burlington, Vermont
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Proposal surprise during solar eclipse

"GMA3" co-anchor Demarco Morgan and Dr. Jen Ashton are at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden with more than 7,000 spectators to see the solar eclipse and watch a surprise proposal!
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VIDEO: Proposal surprise during solar eclipse
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Eclipses through history

Viewing the solar eclipse can be an exciting experience, but it wasn't always viewed as a fun event. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim takes a look at how ancient cultures viewed and understood solar eclipses.
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VIDEO: Eclipses through history
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How to take a picture of the solar eclipse

Celebrated photojournalist and National Geographic explorer Babak Tafreshi shares tips and tricks to take the perfect shot to document Monday's eclipse.
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VIDEO: How to take a picture of the solar eclipse
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Harvard team makes solar eclipse accessible to visually impaired

As many turn their eyes to the skies to watch the solar eclipse, some with vision impairment are turning their ears to a new gadget.
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A view of the campus of Harvard University is shown, July 8, 2020, in Cambridge, Mass.
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Carbondale, Illinois, sees clear skies for total solar eclipse

The most vivid experience you could hope for occurred in McAndrew Stadium.
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VIDEO: Carbondale, Illinois, sees clear skies for total solar eclipse
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More than 300 people gather for weddings during total solar eclipse

Russellville, Arkansas, made the eclipse extra special for some lucky couples.
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VIDEO: More than 300 people gather for weddings during total solar eclipse
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Beautiful images show eclipse totality in Del Rio, Texas

The overcast weather didn't diminish the experience of the 2024 total solar eclipse.
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VIDEO: Beautiful images show eclipse totality in Del Rio, Texas
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Science of a total solar eclipse

Check out the science behind how and when this phenomenon occurs.
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VIDOEO: Science of a total solar eclipse
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Watch the total solar eclipse in Mazatlán, Mexico

Mazatlán, Mexico, is one of the first areas in North America to experience the celestial event.
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VIDEO: Watch the total solar eclipse in Mazatlán, Mexico
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Whit Johnson interviews his eclipse-chasing mom

ABC News' Whit Johnson reports from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and gets a call from his mother, avid eclipse chaser Sharon Johnson Edell.
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VIDEO: Whit Johnson interviews his eclipse-chasing mom
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Dallas goes wild for total solar eclipse

People of all ages are overwhelmed in the Dallas area, including a couple that chose to be engaged on this special day.
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VIDEO: Dallas goes wild for total solar eclipse
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Why these newborns won't see another eclipse until they're 75

The babies at the Cleveland Cljnic Children’s NICU are celebrating the total solar eclipse day in style.
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Babies at the neonatal intensive care unit at The Cleveland Clinic are celebrating the total solar eclipse day in style.
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How to safely view an eclipse

Three experts show the best and safest ways to view the upcoming eclipse. 
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How to safely view an eclipse
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Couples tie the knot at the Total Eclipse of the Heart Festival

More than 350 couples are expected to tie the knot. ABC News' Maggie Rulli reports from Russellville, Arkansas.
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VIDEO: Couples tie the knot at Total Eclipse of the Heart Festival
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Will the weather cooperate during the eclipse?

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore gives Monday's forecast from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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VIDEO: Will the weather cooperate during the eclipse?
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Hundreds of couples to wed during solar eclipse

ABC News’ Maggie Rulli joins one of the 350 couples who signed up to say “I do” during the eclipse in Russellville, Arkansas.
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VIDEO: Hundreds of couples to wed during solar eclipse
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Total solar eclipse April 8, 2024 livestream: Experience totality virtually

The next total solar eclipse in the contiguous U.S. won't be until August 2044.
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People view the solar eclipse at 'Top of the Rock' observatory at Rockefeller Center, Aug. 21, 2017 in New York City.
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Astrobiologist breaks down the excitement over the eclipse

Astrobiologist Alyssa Carson breaks down what we can expect from today's eclipse and why thousands are looking forward to this rare event.
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VIDEO: Astrobiologist breaks down the excitement over the eclipse
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Spectators prepare to experience eclipse totality in Del Rio, Texas

ABC News' Mireya Villarreal reports from Del Rio, Texas, the first place in the U.S. to experience totality during Monday's solar eclipse.
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VIDEO: Spectators prepare to experience eclipse totality in Del Rio, Texas
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Science behind the solar eclipse

ABC News contributor and astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi reports from Dallas, on the science behind Monday's eclipse.
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VIDEO: Science behind the solar eclipse
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Clouds could block view of the eclipse in some areas

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on weather conditions in southern Illinois and what areas along the path of totality may be blocked by clouds and possible storms.
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VIDEO: Clouds could block view of the eclipse in some areas
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Can the solar eclipse enhance your well-being?

Clinical psychologist and eclipse chaser Kate Russo discusses how witnessing the solar eclipse can impact your mood.
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Indianapolis eclipse chasers get unique viewing experience

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore talks to president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Doug Boles about the unique eclipse experience visitors at the Indianapolis Motor speedway will have.
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Why it’s important to wear your eclipse glasses

Eclipse glasses are crucial for eye safety, but what if you don't have them? Dr. Alok Patel has some tips.
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Eclipse to make 1st land stop in Mazatlán, Mexico

ABC News' Matt Rivers reports from Mazatlán, Mexico, the first land stop for the eclipse. Joining him is ABC News contributor and astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi.
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VIDEO: Eclipse to make 1st land stop in Mazatlán, Mexico
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How animals will react to solar eclipse

Zoo Miami wildlife expert Ron Magill shares what people and researchers can expect to see from animals in the wild and in zoos during the total solar eclipse.
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VIDEO: How animals will react to solar eclipse