Don't miss our: “Could The April 8 Eclipse Trigger A Major Earthquake?“ April 8, 2024, will mark a memorable moment in the North American sky, with an astronomical event that promises to enchant millions of spectators: the Great American Eclipse! The total solar eclipse, a phenomenon in which the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, completely obscuring the latter, will turn day into night for some unforgettable minutes. This eclipse will be particularly special due to the Moon's close proximity to Earth, which will make its apparent diameter larger than usual and allow for prolonged totality of up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds in places like Nazas and Torreón in Mexico. The eclipse's path will cross North America, touching Mexico, the United States, and Canada, offering a rare opportunity for direct observation of this celestial spectacle. It is estimated that nearly 32 million people live within the totality zone, and
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