Total Eclipse 2024 Time. The april 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will begin over the south pacific ocean and will cross north america, passing over mexico, united states, and canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun.
The moon will glide over the surface of our sun, casting a shadow over a swath of earth below. On april 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse moved across north america, passing over mexico, the united states, and canada.