Plan Your Next Adventure: Chasing the Total Solar Eclipse Around the Globe

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Millions of people were able to witness Monday’s total solar eclipse, one of the most highly anticipated events of 2024. Despite cloudy conditions in some areas, sky-gazers in the path of totality experienced the stunning moment when the moon completely blocked the face of the sun from view.

If you missed the chance to see the eclipse, don't worry! You'll have to wait a bit for another opportunity in the same area. But based on the excitement from this year's eclipse, it's never too soon to start planning for the next one.

According to NASA, an annular solar eclipse will be visible over Chile and Argentina in South America on October 2. During this type of eclipse, the moon only partially blocks the sun's light, creating a stunning "ring of fire" effect.

The next total solar eclipse is not scheduled to happen until August 12, 2026, according to Amir Caspi, a principal scientist at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado. This eclipse will pass over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and a small section of Portugal. A partial eclipse will also be visible in some parts of Europe, Africa, and North America.

Scientists are also looking forward to another total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, which is expected to pass over Egypt's pyramids. During this eclipse, totality is predicted to last for more than six minutes, as mentioned by Caspi.

The next total solar eclipse visible in the US will occur on March 30, 2033. However, this eclipse will only be visible in Alaska, with totality lasting 2 minutes and 37 seconds. Most of the country will experience a partial solar eclipse during this event.

It has been widely discussed that the next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous US won't happen until August 22, 2044. However, during this event, totality will only be seen over North Dakota and Montana.

The following total solar eclipse, with a path that stretches from coast to coast across the Lower 48 states, is set to take place on August 12, 2045. The path of totality will sweep over California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, while a partial eclipse will be visible in other states.

If you can’t shake eclipse fever after Monday’s celestial event, it may be worth traveling to see another.

Eclipses around the world

Below are some other upcoming total solar eclipses traversing paths to inspire globe-trotters:

July 22, 2028: Australia and New Zealand

November 25, 2030: Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, Australia

March 20, 2034: Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Sudan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China

September 2, 2035: China, North and South Korea, Japan

July 13, 2037: Australia and New Zealand

December 26, 2038: Australia and New Zealand

April 30, 2041: Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia

April 20, 2042: Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines

April 9, 2043: Russia

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming solar eclipses promise to be awe-inspiring celestial events, offering sky-gazers a chance to witness the sun's face being temporarily obscured by the moon. The total solar eclipse of 2024 was a breathtaking sight, and while it may have been missed by some, anticipation for the next one is already building.

The article provides a comprehensive overview of upcoming solar eclipses, highlighting their dates, visibility, and regions where they will be visible. It also emphasizes the importance of planning for these events to ensure the best viewing experience. The excitement surrounding solar eclipses is understandable, as they are rare and offer a glimpse into the wonders of the universe. Whether you witness an eclipse in person or through live streams, these celestial shows are sure to leave a lasting impression.