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There has always been a great need for travel agent services where the consultant you are speaking to is not watching the clock, not trying to meet impossible sales targets and knows their stuff! The staff at Cross The Map Travel Experts have travelled more than 14 million kms around the globe and have years of combined travel industry experience. From airlines to corporate travel agencies, the consultants at Cross The Map have touched every aspect of the industry and are ready to impart their knowledge to help you get the most out of your next trip. Whether it be for business or for pleasure, we are confident in our ability to get you the best deals and advice.

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After the hectic celebrations of a marriage, a couple surely deserves calm, serene and the best honeymoon package that will help them relax and spend some time together before the madness of the life consumes them. There is no need to look for foreign countries for honeymoon trips, as India is jammed with romantic destinations for honeymooners. Whether the couple likes mountains or beaches, backwaters or heritage monuments, India has it all. Here is the list of 20 best honeymoon places in India that newlywed lovey-dovey shouldn’t miss out on. You get to know the best experiences, how to reach, best time to visit, ideal honeymoon duration, best hotels or resorts for honeymoon, famous markets, travel tips and much more. So sit tight and enjoy the journey.  

Travel is the best way to escape from the hustle and bustle of stressful life. Every travel journey makes us more mature and changes our perspective towards the world. Every location we travel to holds a significant place in our hearts, as the unforgettable memories are cherished and jubilating. We all want to travel to new places and explore the world with our loved ones. With these quotes for travelling, you can get motivated to ignite your travel journey. Here are some of the best travel quotes that you will ever come across.   What’s the need for Travel Quotes? Wondering what’s the need for travel quotes? Here’s how travel quotes can make your travel experience special: Inspiring People: Travel Quotes are a great source of inspiration. So, if you’re procrastinating before a trip, read some quotes and get inspired to travel the world.  Making Moments Memorable: While travelling, it is vital to capture moments and click photographs. Travel Quotes make the photos more memorable and unique, as you can write quotes on the photo book to personalize it. Luggage Tag: If you want to show your travel excitement, a great way is to customize your luggage tags with travelling quotes. Don’t feel shy to show your excitement while travelling, as you should enjoy every aspect of the journey. 

Such a favorable bond in life, and why not and add a number of additional strokes of romance and affection with a enjoyable honeymoon trip? But then…with the intention of one question strikes the mind: where to go?  

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Delhi is one of the most popular cities in India, and the culture of the capital city is mesmerizing. The tropical weather of the Delhi can be excruciating in summers. With summer around the corner, Delhites start to look for an escape from the scorching heat. Delhi is a landlocked city, so Delhi citizens cannot access beaches swiftly. Water Parks in Delhi has emerged as a great source of relaxation and fun, providing a much-needed respite from the heat.  Here is best water parks in Delhi list that you should visit with your family and friends to have a blast of time.

“Yeh dilli hai mere yaar”, just this one line brings in so many images of Delhi sightseeing and famous tourist attractions of the city. Being the capital of a diverse country such as India, Delhi tourism is truly one of a kind. The energy and array of activities that it offers satiate every age group and type of traveler. And what better way to witness places in Delhi and tick every option listed under things to do near me without spending a penny. Yes! You read that right – FREE OF COST  Here is a list of top 22 free things when visiting the dynamic city of Delhi –  Witness the architectural marvel of the Lotus temple Enjoy a blessed meal at Bangla sahib Listen to soulful qawwalis at Nizamuddin Auliya Darg Sit in serene Lodhi garden Pay homage to soldiers at India gate Visit various Art Museums and Galleries Enjoy free movie screenings Watch guard changing ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan Sweat it out at open-air gyms in Nehru park Start your mornings with the power-packed Raahgiri Spend some time away from pollution in Sanjay Van Try some adventure activities in Hauz Khas Park Enjoy a cycle tour of the city Enjoy poetry recitations Visit the home of the folk artists – Katputli Colony Spend an afternoon reading books at well-stocked libraries Sharpen your sketching skills Visit the hub of politics and  culture – The JNU campus Bird watching at Okhla Bird Sanctuary Flea markets of Sarojini Nagar and Janpath Enjoy walking trails in Jahanpanah Forest Explore the famous Agarsen ki baoli

Amusement parks and adventure parks are a huge deal in India. Don’t believe us? Well, six of Indian amusement parks have made it to the top 25 adventure parks in Asia. Pretty cool, right? So, if you think that amusement parks are a thing from the past, then you’re mistaken. To our surprise, Adlabs is planning to open two new branches of their famous Imagica theme parks. One in Delhi and one in Bangalore or Hyderabad. And these adventure parks are just growing crazier and definitely a lot more fun. You can find snow parks in places where you can’t even picture snow! How fun is that now! Here we present to you the best amusement parks in India which you must visit at least once     Related Stories to read >> In Delhi's scorching heat, water parks offer a refreshing oasis of fun and cool splashes.

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The flourishing city of Delhi packed with monuments having national significance at each niche. However, it is surrounded by land of national capital craves for a sporadic splatter in the water, and the utter number of amusement parks in Delhi provides us a reason to be pleased about. We list five options somewhere you can boast an amazing time this summers.  

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"our experience was amazing and hassle free. all thanks to sulap ji who planned the entire trip as per our needs. hotels were top notch and amazing. cab driver which sulap ji provided us (santosh rai) was very experienced driver and very friendly and helpful. overall trip was excellent and amazing. we loved it. i would highly recommend anyone to connect with sulap barman from all india vacation to plan any trip."

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"Awesome Experience with All India Vacation. We booked North East package and we got the customized plan as per our requirement. Trip was planned for the family with senior citizen parents. But everything was above our expectations. I will definitely go with All India Vacation in near future."

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"yattri organized a perfect 3-day varanasi tour that combined spirituality, history, and cultural immersion. from the mesmerizing ganga aarti to the visit to the sacred sarnath, every aspect was meticulously planned. the guide's passion for varanasi's heritage made this journey truly enlightening.""

"overall a good experience except for that one day drama by cab to visit nainital again rest all went seamlessly. thanks for the support for one day cancellation of rishikesh n booking at bhimtal although it could have been better instead of damayanti resort, the food was delicious at all places except the haridwar location. the hotel taj dream at agra had a change in ownership but we got hassle-free service. cab was in good condition and was new as promised.it was one of my primary requirements"

"our varanasi tour with yattri.com was an incredible adventure. the morning boat ride on the ganges allowed us to witness the city awakening, and the guided walks through the narrow lanes revealed hidden gems. the well-informed guide made the experience all the more enriching.""

"it was the most memorable tour just because of our tour planner. we enjoyed our kashmir tour with best hotels. we'll definitely organize our tours in india from make india holiday tours only. "

"I visited Darjeeling & Gangtok with my family march last. It was excellent , trilling tour conducted by Endeavour tours & travels. My special thanks to Mr. Pulok. Pulok da managed entire trip in excellent manner. The trip conducted by Endeavour tours & travels was good as they have managed to visit 15MS, full of snow. Thanks a lot Pulok da for your great hospitality. Everything including hotels , vehicles provided by you were good. Specially our Driver cum tour Guide Mr Avinash and Mr. Mukesh"

"a very beautiful experience with yattri. the driver salman is a very good driver n guide. well behaved and was a good human being ? thanks yattri & especially md kasif"

"excellent services kasif took care of us with good hotels & car."

"yattri was wonderful! we had a great experience with yattri and would highly recommend this company to anyone traveling anywhere within varanasi & nearby places!!! our driver was very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout our entire trip! the rest of the staff was prompt, very helpful, and created a great itinerary for us for our trip from agra-jaipur-udaipur. highly recommend it- you will not go wrong with yattri!!"

"im so glad that we used yattri holidays during our visit to india in january month. from the initial contact to our departure at the airport they exceeded our expectations. we were a group of 10 people, having a limited period of 2 weeks to visit numerous places. yattri representatives understood our requests very well during communications and helped us create a perfectly tailored plan. one of our main concern was the places where we would stay however yattri chose beautiful and luxurious hot"

"the tour was very well organized. driver raja was very helpful and we were able to cover all the nearby places. the rooms allotted to us were very very good and the complimentary breakfast was delicious at the hotel. most importantly it was worth it. every day they will call us and ask about how the day went and whether we had any difficulties today like that. had a very memorable trip... thanks a lot to yattri, specially mr. kashi."

"a special mention goes to kasif who arranged everything so nicely and throughout the trip helped in every spot.though i have not met him in person but a big thanks to him to making this trip so memorable. our driver naveen was excellent and efficient with good time management skills. essence of varanasi! what i have experienced . the famous ghats of the holy river ganga, early morning boat rides , unmissable evening ganga aarti, prayag, sarnath stupa. some peaceful moments can't be described,i"

"it was a good trip we enjoyed it a lot. the hotel was very good, and the staff was very helpful. the tour organizer mr. kasif was good, transport and driver were good."

"their staff were caring and actively sought feedback during and after the trip. our driver was incredibly kind and professional."

"mr. md kasif made my kashi ayodhya prayagraj travel a memorable one. there were changes postponement from my side but always they had been very helpful."

"it was a great experience, md kasif took care of everything in our 7 days dho dham yatra. we felt he is with us for entire duration. very cooperative, and helped us a lot. we left with a great pleasure. thank you very much."

"the trip was very nicely planned by mr kasif. we did not had to do any follow up as every thing was handled smoothly. even the driver assign was courteous enough and treat us very well. the patience and hospitality was great. the hotel booked were also good and gave us very delightful experience."

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"this 3 days varanasi tour was totally worth it. the driver and guide were on time, the car was clean and wasim the guide was very knowledgeable about varanasi. we covered all the highlights of the city (luckily it was a public holiday so no traffic) and i would highly recommend it especially if you don't have much time but would still like to go see the highlights of the city."

"i booked varanasi day tour from 3 march to 4 march. it was an amazing experience. itinerary was well planned for each day. bus travels, pickups and dropping points were also well situated. i really loved the sightseeing. we went multiple places including ganga aarti, boat ride, fort and museum, ritual sites, temples. would love to travel again. thank you yattri for conducting such an amazing trip."

"a wonderful day visiting an amazing oldest temple, ghats, ganga aarti. my guide arvind was excellent, very knowledgable and explained a lot about the history and each of the sites in an accessible manner. we stopped for breakfast and lunch which was lively and suggested by our guide. a great day of immersion in history that i would highly recommend."

"it was a very memorable trip i would say with yattri tours. they organized the trip very well. i had planned this trip for my parents. so total 3 members me and my parents went. we had planned for lucknow-ayodhya-varanasi-rishikesh-haridwar-dehradun trip. this travel agency is really trustworthy so i would recommend this company. everywhere the support was provided. also assistance was given for darshan in kashi vishwanath temple varanasi ???? this was hassle-free trip i would say. good drivers we"

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"it was a great trip, it was a wonderful trip... most important is it was well organized without any glitches. our kashmir tour was a great tour we booked through bharat holidays. thanks to monika sharma. gulmarg was amazing. satisfied with the arrangements, thanks."

"Very nice arrangements & good trip"

"it was a wonderful experience traveling with yattri . they have taken good care of all the passengers traveling with us. we were a total of 32 members and all the arrangements starting from stay to transport to food everything was taken care of very well they are very economical too. take very good care of their guest. would highly recommend considering yattri if you are planning your pilgrimage trip to banaras or any other place."

"we had a very nice tour with our tour guide kasif and our driver salman. they were always on time and super professional. salman picked us up from varanasi, drove to ghats, and around town. every time we got back in the car, he had cold water bottles waiting for us. our guide kasif was very knowledgeable and patient since i really enjoy taking my time taking pics and exploring. we recommend this tour. special thanks to kasif and salman for making everything great."

"we visited sikkim for the first time time, we were two couples actually i was unknown about this place but bharat holidays guided me for sikkim i booked my trip through them. but i really enjoyed my trip hotel rooms and cab driver was all well managed. bharat holidays is not like other companies. they care for the interest of their customer. thanks for this best trip. no doubt you can book all trip because they have well knowledge executive who guide us. thanks for the trip."

"trust worthy and good experience"

"one of the best travel agency of yattri tour agency. they provide us good facilities in minibus tempo traveler with good sound system and ac also. the bus driver was very decent and polite and the manager is also very polite. whenever we plan any road trip we book vehicles for them and the price is also very reasonable."

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"very nice experience with peppervine holidays, their service is too good biju sir is nice person he is always attached with us."

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"great experience! expected fantastic services and i would highly recommend for the varanasi tours. guide drivers hotels all we fantastic in such a cheaper cost. thanks team especially sana for organising the tour."

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Here's Where the Top Travel Experts Are Headed for Vacation This Year

Brainstorming where to go? Get ideas from the pros.

As U.S. travel numbers reach — and sometimes surpass — pre-pandemic levels, there's an excitement in the air as we make plans and pack our bags. Thankfully, a multitude of summer vacation ideas and weekend getaway plans are at the ready.

If you prefer a personal touch, here's another great option with plenty of specific recommendations: browsing the places and activities that Travel + Leisure 's A-List advisors can't wait to travel to.

"I will be traveling to Japan as soon as it opens. New, unique experiences are developing here, such as meeting with artisans and elders in a small fishing village. And there are fresh conservation efforts going on in the country's national parks that I'm interested to try." — Rebecca Mazzaro, ATJ Travel

"I can't wait to go back to Australia, now that the borders have reopened. I am especially excited to return to Silky Oaks Lodge , which is now welcoming guests after a huge $20 million refurbishment. It's located in North Queensland in the Daintree rainforest, and the accommodations are stand-alone timber pole houses that nestle perfectly in the environment. If I'm lucky, I'll spot some crocodiles on a private river cruise. A visit to Botanical Ark is a must — it offers the largest collection of edible rainforest fruits in the world with over 3,000 species of tropical plants including fruit, spices, and nuts." — Jody Bear, Bear & Bear Travel

"I just returned from exploring the Austral Islands in French Polynesia aboard the passenger freight ship, Aranui . We visited brand new properties on remote, pristine islands." — Christina Turrini, Tahiti by Christina

"I'm hoping to spend more time outdoors this year visiting national and state parks. The pandemic showed me how much I value time in nature — and I need to put my annual pass to good use! The number of high-quality glamping accommodations has skyrocketed, and technology fueling outdoor recreation really blossomed, too. I hope to stay in properties like Getaway, Under Canvas, AutoCamp, or any of the amazing locally owned accommodations around the national parks!" — Lillian Rafson, Pack Up + Go

"I'd like to get back to India — I've been dreaming about it since my last visit. The country has something for each traveler's soul: historical decadence; Maharajas and their palaces; holy men and their temples; tigers; rasoiyas (traditional chefs) and their cuisine; and so much more. Many Westerners have pre-conceived notions about the country, and when you go there for the first time, your mind is blown." — Marion Miller, Micato Safaris

"I will be spending a couple of the summer months with my family at the beautiful island of Patmos (a personal favorite of mine) in Greece, which is ideal for working remotely. Elegant and with historical significance (its capital, Hora, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Patmos has stayed faithful to its traditional architecture and character. Our team has been building the beautiful Petra Hotel, with just eleven rooms, an unpretentious, homey atmosphere, and delicious food." — Christos Stergiou, True Trips

"My family and close friends (all 40 of us!) are traveling back to Umbria, Italy. Not many people make it to there on their first few visits. We are staying in Norcia, a small town (not many villagers speak English) about 25 minutes from the Castelluccio Valley, which has one of the world's most gorgeous flower blooms! The entire valley lights up with yellow, blue, purple, and red lentil flowers. I've been a few times and each year it is breathtaking." — Kristin Chambers, DA Luxury Travel

"Kenya. It's one of the most family-friendly countries in Africa. I love the variety of experiences you can have, from hot air ballooning in the Mara to viewing endemic wildlife species in their natural habitat to joining a warrior school for the day." — Leora Rothschild, Rothschild Safaris

"The town of Trieste is one of my next destinations for this summer. Located in the far northeast of Italy, not too far from Venice, the city is a hidden jewel on the Italian peninsula, sometimes called Little Vienna on the Sea.'" — Matteo Della Grazia & Daniela Mencarelli, Discover Your Italy

"I'll be sailing on the Silver Dawn , now my new favorite ship, on the Mediterranean. This vessel has all the bells and whistles — when you step on board, you are truly in heaven." — Ruth Turpin, Cruises Etc

"Mallorca, Deià. It's a beautiful medieval village perched between the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and the Mediterranean Sea, with an artsy, literary and foodie scene, a laid-back feel with a loving lifestyle, olive-treed terraces, donkeys, lambs, very rural and beautiful homes and house parties. It has the perfect vacation mood in enchanting nature." — Maiti Barrenechea, Mai 10

"I took my 88-year-old mother to the Queen Jubilee in London first week of June. Wonderful memories." — Jim Strong, Strong Travel

"Alaska's Inside Passage. Spectacular wilderness, abundant wildlife, and the opportunity to connect to nature." — Ashton Palmer, Expedition Trips

"Right now, I am on a vacation that encompasses a grand swath of Tuscany, staying in a fab new Grand Suite on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express that's exploring a new itinerary from Venice to Amsterdam. I loved stopping at La Corte dei Papi , a Tuscan villa that includes accommodations restored from old stables, now fitted with luxe finishes like a spa tub. The hotel has been in owner David Papi's family for eight generations." — Eleanor Flagler Hardy, The Society of International Railway Travelers

"I'm going to Sri Lanka and will be staying at three Relais and Chateau properties — Cape Weligama , Ceylon Tea Trials and Wild Coast Tented Ledge — on the 'Tea Trail,' a circuit owned by the Dilma family, one of the largest tea producers in the world." — Susanne Hamer, Travel Store

Cross the line: Steps away from path of totality in these communities

If you live in certain Canadian communities that are just outside of the path of totality, in many cases, all you will need to do is take a short bicycle ride or walk a few steps or to get within that full view

A 99.9 per cent totality is a completely different experience from 100 per cent, when the moon fully obstructs the sun.

Some communities are literally on the cusp, and a short bike ride or walk will give you a completely different experience on Monday.

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We’ll walk you along the path and point out some communities that are cut in half by the line, and how far you’d have to go to go from 10 seconds of totality to a solid 60 seconds.

Extreme southwestern Ontario

Chatham, Ont.

If you’re not south of Highway 18, Park Avenue West, you won’t be in totality. An hour's walk or a 15-minute bike ride south, on the other hand, gains you over a minute of totality as you approach the 401.

Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Oakville, Ont.

The clear city on the cusp is Oakville, Ont., where the community will face differing totality times, with some missing out altogether. Downtown is safely in totality and we’ll use Kerr Street as an example.

If you’re at Kerr Street and Speers Road, you won’t be in the path of totality, but walk 20 minutes south to the water and you’ll buy 35 seconds of totality.

If you want a full minute, head to Coronation Park, about a 45-minute walk down Lakeshore.

Note the northern sections of Burlington are also experiencing a partial eclipse.

Southern Quebec

Montreal, Que.

The Island of Montreal is divided by the path of totality, with the north end only experiencing a partial eclipse, with downtown witnessing 90 seconds of totality. For those in Laval, it’s worth the trip to head into the city to see this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Drummondville, Que.

Another town sliced in half, with southern sections recording a minute of totality, while areas north of downtown stuck watching the partial show.

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New Brunswick

Bathurst, N.B.

So close to totality that you can feel it. The community is getting 99.97 per cent of the sun blocked, but head five kilometres southeast and you’ll be squarely in the totality zone.

The southern extent of the totality line bisects northern sections of Moncton, but this is a larger city centre that will just miss totality (99.997 per cent). Magnetic Hill is looking at about 22 seconds of totality.

Communities like Shediac will get 45 seconds.

Summerside and North Rustico, P.E.I.

Summerside and North Rustico just snuck into totality, accumulating one minute and 30 seconds of totality.

Those in Charlottetown will still be in partial territory (99.6 per cent), so a trip to Summerside is in order.

Newfoundland

Corner Brook, N.L.

Head about 20 km southwest along the Trans-Canada Highway, and you’ll enter the path of totality. Corner Brook will see 99.88 per cent of the sun blocked, but trust us, that 0.12 per cent is still extraordinarily bright.

Newfoundland is also unique because its geography also offers the southern extent of the totality path.

Unfortunately, most of the Avalon Peninsula will miss out, unless you happen to be up near Heart’s Content. The Bonavista Peninsula is a prime location if we can get the stubborn clouds to clear on Monday .

The difference between Arnold’s Cove (99.99 per cent) and Come By Chance is about 10 km, and it buys you a minute of totality.

The forecast

Of course, this is all contingent on the cloud-cover forecast. So, give our official forecast a read to help prepare you for this momentous occasion on April 8, 2024.

WATCH: Why aren't clouds as easy to forecast as eclipses are?

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When does the eclipse start in Illinois? A city-by-city breakdown of when to look up

The next time we'll have a total solar eclipse in illinois wont be until sept. 14, 2099, by nbc chicago staff • published april 8, 2024 • updated on april 8, 2024 at 5:10 am.

Editor's Note: Live coverage of the eclipse from the path of totality begins in the player above starting at 7 a.m. Tune in for live totality starting at 1:55 p.m.

Total solar eclipse day is officially here.

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For those who remember 2017, it might not seem like Monday's solar event is all that rare, but according to experts -- it is.

Not only is the path of totality -- where the sun will completely cover the moon for several minutes -- in the U.S., it will track through Carbondale in southern Illinois once again, marking a repeat from 2017. And for those in the Chicago area, the near-total eclipse will mark the closest the area will have to totality in decades.

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"The solar eclipses that are going to occur, for the most part, that are going to be visible in our area after this one will not be to the extent that this one is," Michelle Nichols, director of public observing at the Adler Planetarium, told NBC Chicago. "So we're going to see 94% of the sun covered [in Chicago] and pretty much all of them in the next several decades in our area won't feature the sun covered at 94%. So if you want to see that, this is going to be your last chance for quite a while."

"This might be the most-watched solar eclipse ever," Nichols added.

NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes called the event "the greatest solar eclipse across the U.S. in our lifetime."

What is a total solar eclipse?

According to NASA scientists , a total solar eclipse occurs when the new moon intersects the path of the sun in the sky, causing the sun to be partially and then nearly completely blocked from view.

In Carbondale, the largest Illinois city included in the path , totality will commence at approximately 1:59 p.m. Totality is expected to end at approximately 2:03 p.m. as the eclipse follows a diagonal line over Fairfield and exits at Mount Carmel, according to state officials.

If you'll be in the Chicago area that means you won't be able to see the eclipse in totality -- but there is a silver lining: The partial eclipse will be visible for a while longer. For areas outside of the path of totality like Chicago, solar eclipse glasses must be worn.

Here's a city-by-city breakdown of what you can expect and when, according to Time and Date . Check your city here .

Cook County:

Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:28

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:41

Partial eclipse ends: 3:22:02

Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:38

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:45

Partial eclipse ends: 3:22:00

Orland Park

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:48

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:10

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:42

Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:05

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:29

DuPage County:

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:22

Maximum eclipse: 2:06:37

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:07

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:57

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:09

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:33

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:00

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:25

DeKalb County:

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:03

Maximum eclipse: 2:06:09

Partial eclipse ends: 3:20:36

Lake County:

Partial eclipse begins: 12:51:29

Maximum eclipse: 2:07:20

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:26

Kendall County:

Partial eclipse begins: 12:50:19

Maximum eclipse: 2:06:39

Partial eclipse ends: 3:21:14

Illinois cities in the path of totality

For those looking to be in the path of totality, here's a list of Illinois cities that fall in that category, according to the Illinois DNR:

Totality begins: 1:59:15

Maximum eclipse: 2:01:20

Totality ends: 2:03:25

 Makanda

Totality begins: 1:59:09

Maximum eclipse: 2:01:14

Totality ends: 2:03:19

 Alto Pass

Totality begins: 1:58:56

Maximum eclipse: 2:01:01

Totality ends: 2:03:06

Totality begins: 2:01:19

Maximum eclipse: 2:03:21

Totality ends: 2:05:23

Totality begins: 2:02:12

Maximum eclipse: 2:04:07

Totality ends: 2:06:03

 Golconda

Totality begins: 2:00:39

Maximum eclipse: 2:02:04

Totality ends: 2:03:30

 Effingham

Totality begins: 2:03:25

Maximum eclipse: 2:03:49

Totality ends: 2:04:13

 Mt. Vernon

Totality begins: 2:00:35

Maximum eclipse: 2:02:28

Totality ends: 2:04:20

 Marion

Totality begins: 2:01:53

Maximum eclipse: 2:03:54

Totality ends: 2:05:56

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Later this year I will have to transfer from Sheremetyevo airport to Domodedovo. I will have 24 hours to do so and am pondering on the logistics

Transfer to city centre, night in hotel, continue next morning

Or transfer direct to one of the airport hotels at Domodedovo

In the case of option 1 any recommendations for a hotel walkable to Paveletsky station?

Looking for what's easiest - not necessarily cheapest. Step free where possible

Grateful for opinions

> one of the airport hotels at Domodedovo

No, you don't want that.

But you'll have to kill those 24 hours somehow - can't sleep for that long.

> any recommendations for a hotel walkable to Paveletsky station?

Marriott Courtyard Paveletskaya

Katerina City

Swissotel Red Hills

All walking distance from Paveletskaya.

Many thanks - the Marriott looks ideal - and a lot cheaper on Marriott's own website than going through a booking agency.

What's in the immediate vicinity if we venture out in the evening? Or would we need to get the metro a few stops?

There is an Ibis somewhere there if you don't mind this euro chain - small rooms and bargain price.

> What's in the immediate vicinity if we venture out in the evening?

Once you cross the Garden Ring, you're in Zamoskvorechye - a nice old neighbourhood. About 30 minutes to Tretyakov Gallery, a bit less to Martha and Mary Cloister. 30 minutes more to the Kremlin.

> Or would we need to get the metro a few stops?

Depends on what you want to see. If you just want to walk in a pleasant neighborhood, no need to use the metro.

Ibis is quite a schlep away from the station and in the wrong direction too, so if the price is not a concern I wouldn't consider it.

I assume that you ask considering Pavelskaya vicinity becoz of the AeroExpress to Domodedovo??

Alternatively you can stay vicinity Belorusskaya Station (arriving from Sheremetyevo) and entertain yourself along the length of Tverskaya Ulitsa until ready to make your way to Domodedovo.

Hotel Marriott Tverskaya is adjacent to the station.

> Hotel Marriott Tverskaya is adjacent to the station

I think you are stretching the definition of "adjacent" just a bit but yes, it's not that far.

Aeroexpress from SVO to the bellorus station, taxi or metro to hotel. To DME, take taxi or metro to paveletsky station and Aeroexpress to DME. Cheapest, fastest & safest way to go. AIM.

AIM, quick constructive suggestion...the OP asked for "step free" - and did not seem to be worried about cheapest - or safest for that matter - and indicated concerns about jet-lag. Taking this into consideration, then using your standard, preferred method of getting around clearly does not fit the bill.

If they have extra bucks, just go to the taxi stand...I write this as someone who has done all options, in fact, "tested" some so as to be of the most use here at TA.

Here, while I don't particularly "like" the taxi prices (I more often use a transfer service), it is to me clearly a winner as these tired folks can just hop in the cab and be on their way, safely, and actually not too bad cost wise because it sounds like there are 2 of them.

I might also suggest they consider reading the Top Questions re: how to get to and from airports...it has a bit more detailed coverage of issues.

Thanks for the advice, folks. Things have progressed somewhat.

We are staying at the Marriot Courtyard Paveletskaya and the only remaining issue is getting to the airport (DME) by say 1130 on the morning of departure

Get the hotel to call a cab - easy maybe expensive. Presumably pay in roubles cash - or are cards OK? Rough cost?

Prebook and prepay for a private transfer online.

I can (just about) read Cyrillic but only have a few words of Russian.

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Compared to this year's eclipse, with a path of totality that will cross over 13 states, the 2044 total solar eclipse won't have as quite as broad of a reach. here's what to know:.

Millions of Americans are by now eagerly awaiting the next total solar eclipse , which is only hours away from passing over a large swath of the continent .

But when the celestial event comes and goes, the awe-inspiring impression it leaves on skygazers may leave them with one question: "When can we see that again?"

Unfortunately, we'll have to wait awhile – this sort of spectacular astral phenomenon doesn't happen very often . Here's what we know about the next total solar eclipse that will cross over the contiguous U.S.

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When will the next total solar eclipse happen in the U.S?

Only seven years have passed since Americans had the opportunity to view a total solar eclipse, a relatively rare celestial event in which the moon appears to us here on Earth to completely block the sun.

The resulting fleeting moments of darkness can last for minutes or just mere seconds and is known as " totality ," whereby the sun's outermost layer known as the corona makes a rare appearance.

Today's total solar eclipse , the first in North America since 2017, will travel over portions of northern Mexico, thousands of miles of the U.S. and the maritime provinces of Canada, according to NASA . According to astronomers, this eclipse will be brighter, will last longer and will be visible to more people than the last one in North America.

It's also the last one for 20 years in the United States.

After Monday, the next total solar eclipse viewable from the lower 48 states will be on Aug. 23, 2044.

2044 total solar eclipse path of totality

Compared to this year's eclipse, with a path of totality that will cross over 13 states, the 2044 total solar eclipse won't have as quite as broad of a reach .

The Planetary Society, a nonprofit involved in research, public outreach and political space advocacy, says that during the 2044 eclipse, the path of totality will only touch three states.

The eclipse will begin in Greenland, sweep through Canada and end around sunset in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.

It's not too early to start thinking about where you want to witness it. According to whenisthenexteclipse.com , Americans may want to make sure their passports up to date.

The place to be will likely be Banff National Park in Alberta and Jasper National Park , with Calgary and Edmonton also within the path of totality.

What to know about the 2033 eclipse in Alaska

Outside of the "lower 48," Alaska is set to experience a total solar eclipse much sooner.

On March 30, 2033, a total solar eclipse will occur in Russia and cross over Alaska, according to nationaleclipse.com . The maximum duration of totality for this eclipse will be 2 minutes and 37 seconds.

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2024 solar eclipse map: Where to see the eclipse on April 8

These 2024 solar eclipse maps will help you make the best decision about where and how to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday (April 8).

It's finally here: Today, (April 8) a total solar eclipse will pass across the skies North America, giving more than 33 million people living in 15 U.S. states a rare view of the totally-obstructed sun, and — weather permitting — a taste of some seriously strange eclipse phenomena .

If you’re wondering where the total and partial phases of the eclipse will be visible, the good news is that almost everyone in the contiguous U.S. will be able to see the celestial spectacle to some extent. But for a more detailed view of the eclipse’s path, take a look at these handy eclipse maps, courtesy of GreatAmericanEclipse.com. 

Solar eclipse 2024 path of totality map

Totality is the moment that every eclipse-chaser lives for: The moment when the moon completely covers the sun’s face, resulting in a brief but eerie darkness in the daytime. The path of totality , shown in the map above, is the path of the moon’s shadow across Earth’s surface. 

On Monday (April 8), totality will begin in Sinaloa, Mexico, then move northeast up to Texas, ultimately crossing 15 states before moving on to Canada. The states where totality will be visible are: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine — although Tennessee and Michigan will only be glanced by the moon's shadow.

Related: April 8 solar eclipse: What time does totality start in every state?

Viewers MUST be within the path of totality to witness the total phase of the eclipse; if you are off the path by even a mile, you will only see a partial eclipse, and miss out on the spooky daytime darkness. Furthermore, the closer you are to the center of the path of totality, the longer totality will last for you — up to a maximum duration of 4 minutes, 27 seconds in Torreón, Mexico.

Note: Totality is the ONLY TIME when it is safe to view the sun without protective eyewear like certified solar eclipse glasses . You must protect your eyes during the entire partial phase of the eclipse, no matter where you are.

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Solar eclipse 2024 partial eclipse map

If you live in the U.S. and can’t make it to the path of totality, a partial eclipse still awaits you on April 8. The entire contiguous U.S. will have some view of the partial eclipse, ranging from 99% coverage of the sun just off the path of totality to about 15% coverage far to the northwest of the path.

The map above shows how much of the sun’s disk will be blocked from your location. Watching the partial phases of the eclipse — which last about an hour and 20 minutes before and after totality — means wearing protective eyewear at all times. Failure to do so could result in permanent eye damage, according to NASA .

If you want to experience the celestial spectacle but don’t have a pair of eclipse glasses handy, there are many other ways to safely enjoy the partial eclipse . These include making a homemade pinhole projector , using a pasta strainer to project the shadow of the moon onto the ground or watching one of the various eclipse live streams available.

2024 eclipse travel maps

If you want to see totality but don’t live within the path, driving or taking public transit to a city within the path may be possible. The map above shows how far the drive is to the path of totality, based on where you’re coming from. Meanwhile, the map below shows the most populated cities within the path of totality — many of which are expected to be flooded with millions of eclipse tourists on April 8.

The biggest cities within the path of totality include: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Fort Worth in Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Hamilton and Montreal in Canada; and Torreón and Mazatlan in Mexico.

Wherever you are on April 8, we wish you clear skies and protected eyes during this rare, wondrous eclipse over North America.

Brandon is the space/physics editor at Live Science. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Reader's Digest, CBS.com, the Richard Dawkins Foundation website and other outlets. He holds a bachelor's degree in creative writing from the University of Arizona, with minors in journalism and media arts. He enjoys writing most about space, geoscience and the mysteries of the universe.

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25 Questions (and Answers!) About the Great North American Eclipse

The McDonald Observatory’s guide to one of nature’s most beautiful and astounding events: What you might see, how to view it safely, how astronomers will study it, how animals might react, and some of the mythology and superstitions about the Sun’s great disappearing act.

1. What’s happening?

The Moon will cross directly between Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun from view along a narrow path across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Viewers across the rest of the United States will see a partial eclipse, with the Moon covering only part of the Sun’s disk.

2. When will it happen?

The eclipse takes place on April 8. It will get underway at 10:42 a.m. CDT, when the Moon’s shadow first touches Earth’s surface, creating a partial eclipse. The Big Show—totality—begins at about 11:39 a.m., over the south-central Pacific Ocean. The shadow will first touch North America an hour and a half later, on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Moving at more than 1,600 miles (2,575 km) per hour, the path of totality will enter the United States at Eagle Pass, Texas, at 1:27 p.m. CDT. The lunar shadow will exit the United States and enter the Canadian province of New Brunswick near Houlton, Maine, at 2:35 p.m. (3:35 p.m. EDT).

3. How long will totality last?

The exact timing depends on your location. The maximum length is 4 minutes, 27 seconds near Torreon, Mexico. In the United States, several towns in southwestern Texas will see 4 minutes, 24 seconds of totality. The closer a location is to the centerline of the path of totality, the longer the eclipse will last.

4. What will it look like?

Eclipse veterans say there’s nothing quite like a total solar eclipse. In the last moments before the Sun disappears behind the Moon, bits of sunlight filter through the lunar mountains and canyons, forming bright points of light known as Baily’s beads. The last of the beads provides a brief blaze known as a diamond ring effect. When it fades away, the sky turns dark and the corona comes into view— million-degree plasma expelled from the Sun’s surface. It forms silvery filaments that radiate away from the Sun. Solar prominences, which are fountains of gas from the surface, form smaller, redder streamers on the rim of the Sun’s disk.

5. What safety precautions do I need to take?

It’s perfectly safe to look at the total phase of the eclipse with your eyes alone. In fact, experts say it’s the best way to enjoy the spectacle. The corona, which surrounds the intervening Moon with silvery tendrils of light, is only about as bright as a full Moon.

During the partial phases of the eclipse, however, including the final moments before and first moments after totality, your eyes need protection from the Sun’s blinding light. Even a 99-percent-eclipsed Sun is thousands of times brighter than a full Moon, so even a tiny sliver of direct sunlight can be dangerous!

To stay safe, use commercially available eclipse viewers, which can look like eyeglasses or can be embedded in a flat sheet that you hold in front of your face. Make sure your viewer meets the proper safety standards, and inspect it before you use it to make sure there are no scratches to let in unfiltered sunlight.

You also can view the eclipse through a piece of welder’s glass (No. 14 or darker), or stand under a leafy tree and look at the ground; the gaps between leaves act as lenses, projecting a view of the eclipse on the ground. With an especially leafy tree you can see hundreds of images of the eclipse at once. (You can also use a colander or similar piece of gear to create the same effect.)

One final mode of eclipse watching is with a pinhole camera. You can make one by poking a small hole in an index card, file folder, or piece of stiff cardboard. Let the Sun shine through the hole onto the ground or a piece of paper, but don’t look at the Sun through the hole! The hole projects an image of the eclipsed Sun, allowing you to follow the entire sequence, from the moment of first contact through the Moon’s disappearance hours later.

6. Where can I see the eclipse?

In the United States, the path of totality will extend from Eagle Pass, Texas, to Houlton, Maine. It will cross 15 states: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Tennessee, and Michigan (although it barely nicks the last two).

In Texas, the eclipse will darken the sky over Austin, Waco, and Dallas—the most populous city in the path, where totality (the period when the Sun is totally eclipsed) will last 3 minutes, 51 seconds.

Other large cities along the path include Little Rock; Indianapolis; Dayton, Toledo, and Cleveland, Ohio; Erie, Pennsylvania; Buffalo and Rochester, New York; and Burlington, Vermont.

Outside the path of totality, American skywatchers will see a partial eclipse, in which the Sun covers only part of the Sun’s disk. The sky will grow dusky and the air will get cooler, but the partially eclipsed Sun is still too bright to look at without proper eye protection. The closer to the path of totality, the greater the extent of the eclipse. From Memphis and Nashville, for example, the Moon will cover more than 95 percent of the Sun’s disk. From Denver and Phoenix, it’s about 65 percent. And for the unlucky skywatchers in Seattle, far to the northwest of the eclipse centerline, it’s a meager 20 percent.

The total eclipse path also crosses Mexico, from the Pacific coast, at Mazatlán, to the Texas border. It also crosses a small portion of Canada, barely including Hamilton, Ontario. Eclipse Details for Locations Around the United States • aa.usno.navy.mil/data/Eclipse2024 • eclipse.aas.org • GreatAmericanEclipse.com

7. What causes solar eclipses?

These awe-inspiring spectacles are the result of a pleasant celestial coincidence: The Sun and Moon appear almost exactly the same size in Earth’s sky. The Sun is actually about 400 times wider than the Moon but it’s also about 400 times farther, so when the new Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun—an alignment known as syzygy—it can cover the Sun’s disk, blocking it from view.

8. Why don’t we see an eclipse at every new Moon?

The Moon’s orbit around Earth is tilted a bit with respect to the Sun’s path across the sky, known as the ecliptic. Because of that angle, the Moon passes north or south of the Sun most months, so there’s no eclipse. When the geometry is just right, however, the Moon casts its shadow on Earth’s surface, creating a solar eclipse. Not all eclipses are total. The Moon’s distance from Earth varies a bit, as does Earth’s distance from the Sun. If the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun when the Moon is at its farthest, we see an annular eclipse, in which a ring of sunlight encircles the Moon. Regardless of the distance, if the SunMoon-Earth alignment is off by a small amount, the Moon can cover only a portion of the Sun’s disk, creating a partial eclipse.

9. How often do solar eclipses happen?

Earth sees as least two solar eclipses per year, and, rarely, as many as five. Only three eclipses per two years are total. In addition, total eclipses are visible only along narrow paths. According to Belgian astronomer Jean Meuss, who specializes in calculating such things, any given place on Earth will see a total solar eclipse, on average, once every 375 years. That number is averaged over many centuries, so the exact gap varies. It might be centuries between succeeding eclipses, or it might be only a few years. A small region of Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky, close to the southeast of St. Louis, for example, saw the total eclipse of 2017 and will experience this year’s eclipse as well. Overall, though, you don’t want to wait for a total eclipse to come to you. If you have a chance to travel to an eclipse path, take it!

10. What is the limit for the length of totality?

Astronomers have calculated the length of totality for eclipses thousands of years into the future. Their calculations show that the greatest extent of totality will come during the eclipse of July 16, 2186, at 7 minutes, 29 seconds, in the Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of South America. The eclipse will occur when the Moon is near its closest point to Earth, so it appears largest in the sky, and Earth is near its farthest point from the Sun, so the Sun appears smaller than average. That eclipse, by the way, belongs to the same Saros cycle as this year’s.

11. When will the next total eclipse be seen from the United States?

The next total eclipse visible from anywhere in the United States will take place on March 30, 2033, across Alaska. On August 22, 2044, a total eclipse will be visible across parts of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The next eclipse to cross the entire country will take place on August 12, 2045, streaking from northern California to southern Florida. Here are the other total solar eclipses visible from the contiguous U.S. this century:

March 30, 2052 Florida, Georgia, tip of South Carolina May 11, 2078 From Louisiana to North Carolina May 1, 2079 From Philadelphia up the Atlantic coast to Maine September 14, 2099 From North Dakota to the Virginia-North Carolina border

12. What is the origin of the word ‘eclipse?’

The word first appeared in English writings in the late 13th century. It traces its roots, however, to the Greek words “ecleipsis” or “ekleipein.” According to various sources, the meaning was “to leave out, fail to appear,” “a failing, forsaking,” or “abandon, cease, die.”

13. Do solar eclipses follow any kind of pattern?

The Moon goes through several cycles. The best known is its 29.5-day cycle of phases, from new through full and back again. Other cycles include its distance from Earth (which varies by about 30,000 miles (50,000 km) over 27.5 days) and its relationship to the Sun’s path across the sky, known as the ecliptic (27.2 days), among others. These three cycles overlap every 6,585.3 days, which is 18 years, 11 days, and 8 hours.

This cycle of cycles is known as a Saros (a word created by Babylonians). The circumstances for each succeeding eclipse in a Saros are similar—the Moon is about the same distance from Earth, for example, and they occur at the same time of year. Each eclipse occurs one-third of the way around Earth from the previous one, however; the next eclipse in this Saros, for example, will be visible from parts of the Pacific Ocean.

Each Saros begins with a partial eclipse. A portion of the Moon just nips the northern edge of the Sun, for example, blocking only a fraction of the Sun’s light. With each succeeding eclipse in the cycle, the Moon covers a larger fraction of the solar disk, eventually creating dozens of total eclipses. The Moon then slides out of alignment again, this time in the opposite direction, creating more partial eclipses. The series ends with a grazing partial eclipse on the opposite hemisphere (the southern tip, for example).

Several Saros cycles churn along simultaneously (40 are active now), so Earth doesn’t have to wait 18 years between eclipses. They can occur at intervals of one, five, six, or seven months.

The April 8 eclipse is the 30th of Saros 139, a series of 71 events that began with a partial eclipse, in the far north, and will end with another partial eclipse, this time in the far southern hemisphere. The next eclipse in this Saros, also total, will take place on April 20, 2042.

First eclipse May 17, 1501

First total eclipse December 21, 1843

Final total eclipse March 26, 2601

Longest total eclipse July 16, 2186,  7 minutes, 29 seconds

Final partial eclipse July 3, 2763

All eclipses 71 (43 total, 16 partial, 12 hybrid)

Source: NASA Catalog of Solar Eclipses: eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEsaros/SEsaros139.html

14. What about eclipse seasons?

Eclipses occur in “seasons,” with two or three eclipses (lunar and solar) in a period of about five weeks. Individual eclipses are separated by two weeks: a lunar eclipse at full Moon, a solar eclipse at new Moon (the sequence can occur in either order). If the first eclipse in a season occurs during the first few days of the window, then the season will have three eclipses. When one eclipse in the season is poor, the other usually is much better.

That’s certainly the case with the season that includes the April 8 eclipse. It begins with a penumbral lunar eclipse on the night of March 24, in which the Moon will pass through Earth’s outer shadow. The eclipse will cover the Americas, although the shadow is so faint that most skywatchers won’t notice it.

This article was previously published in the March/April 2024 issue of StarDate  magazine, a publication of The University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory. Catch StarDate’s daily radio program on more than 300 stations nationwide or subscribe online at  stardate.org .

15. How can astronomers forecast eclipses so accurately?

They’ve been recording eclipses and the motions of the Moon for millennia. And over the past half century they’ve been bouncing laser beams off of special reflectors carried to the Moon by Apollo astronauts and Soviet rovers. Those observations reveal the Moon’s position to within a fraction of an inch. Using a combination of the Earth-Moon distance, the Moon’s precise shape, Earth’s rotation and its distance from the Sun, and other factors, astronomers can predict the timing of an eclipse to within a fraction of a second many centuries into the future.

Edmond Halley made the first confirmed solar eclipse prediction, using the laws of gravity devised only a few decades earlier by Isaac Newton. Halley forecast that an eclipse would cross England on May 3, 1715. He missed the timing by just four minutes and the path by 20 miles, so the eclipse is known as Halley’s Eclipse.

16. What are the types of solar eclipses?

Total : the Moon completely covers the Sun.

Annular : the Moon is too far away to completely cover the Sun, leaving a bright ring of sunlight around it.

Partial : the Moon covers only part of the Sun’s disk.

Hybrid : an eclipse that is annular at its beginning and end, but total at its peak.

17. What are Baily’s beads?

During the minute or two before or after totality, bits of the Sun shine through canyons and other features on the limb of the Moon, producing “beads” of sunlight. They were first recorded and explained by Edmond Halley, in 1715. During a presentation to the Royal Academy of Sciences more than a century later, however, astronomer Frances Baily first described them as “a string of beads,” so they’ve been known as Baily’s beads ever since. Please note that Baily’s beads are too bright to look at without eye protection!

18. Will Earth always see total solar eclipses?

No, it will not. The Moon is moving away from Earth at about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) per year. Based on that rate of recession, in about 600 million years the Moon would have moved so far from Earth that it would no longer appear large enough to cover the Sun. The speed at which the Moon separates from Earth changes over the eons, however, so scientists aren’t sure just when Earth will see its final total solar eclipse.

19. How will the eclipse affect solar power?

If your solar-powered house is in or near the path of totality, the lights truly will go out, as they do at night. For large power grids, the eclipse will temporarily reduce the total amount of electricity contributed by solar generation. During the October 14, 2023, annular eclipse, available solar power plummeted in California and Texas. At the same time, demand increased as individual Sun-powered homes and other buildings began drawing electricity from the power grid. Both networks were able to compensate with stations powered by natural gas and other sources.

The power drop during this year’s eclipse could be more dramatic because there will be less sunlight at the peak of the eclipse.

20. What are some of the myths and superstitions associated with solar eclipses?

Most ancient cultures created stories to explain the Sun’s mysterious and terrifying disappearances.

In China and elsewhere, it was thought the Sun was being devoured by a dragon. Other cultures blamed a hungry frog (Vietnam), a giant wolf loosed by the god Loki (Scandinavia), or the severed head of a monster (India). Still others saw an eclipse as a quarrel (or a reunion) between Sun and Moon. Some peoples shot flaming arrows into the sky to scare away the monster or to rekindle the solar fire. One especially intriguing story, from Transylvania, said that an eclipse occurred when the Sun covered her face in disgust at bad human behavior.

Eclipses have been seen as omens of evil deeds to come. In August 1133, King Henry I left England for Normandy one day before a lengthy solar eclipse, bringing prophesies of doom. The country later was plunged into civil war, and Henry died before he could return home, strengthening the impression that solar eclipses were bad mojo.

Ancient superstitions claimed that eclipses could cause plague and other maladies. Modern superstitions say that food prepared during an eclipse is poison and that an eclipse will damage the babies of pregnant women who look at it. None of that is true, of course. There’s nothing at all to fear from this beautiful natural event.

21. How do animals react to solar eclipses?

Scientists haven’t studied the topic very thoroughly, but they do have some general conclusions. Many daytime animals start their evening rituals, while many nighttime animals wake up when the eclipse is over, perhaps cursing their alarm clocks for letting them sleep so late!

During the 2017 total eclipse, scientists observed 17 species at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina. About three-quarters of the species showed some response as the sky darkened. Some animals acted nervous, while others simply headed for bed. A species of gibbon had the most unusual reaction, moving excitedly and chattering in ways the zookeepers hadn’t seen before.

Other studies have reported that bats and owls sometimes come out during totality, hippos move toward their nighttime feeding grounds, and spiders tear down their webs, only to rebuild them when the Sun returns. Bees have been seen to return to their hives during totality and not budge until the next day, crickets begin their evening chorus, and, unfortunately, mosquitoes emerge, ready to dine on unsuspecting eclipse watchers.

A NASA project, Eclipse Soundscapes, is using volunteers around the country to learn more about how animals react to the changes. The project collected audio recordings and observations by participants during the annular eclipse last year, and will repeat the observations this year. Volunteers can sign up at eclipsesoundscapes.org

22. How will scientists study this year’s eclipse?

Astronomers don’t pay quite as much professional attention to solar eclipses as they did in decades and centuries past. However, they still schedule special observations to add to their knowledge of the Sun and especially the inner edge of the corona.

Sun-watching satellites create artificial eclipses by placing a small disk across the face of the Sun, blocking the Sun’s disk and revealing the corona, solar prominences, and big explosions of charged particles known as coronal mass ejections.

Because of the way light travels around the edges of an eclipsing disk, however, it’s difficult to observe the region just above the Sun’s visible surface, which is where much of the action takes place. The corona is heated to millions of degrees there, and the constant flow of particles known as the solar wind is accelerated to a million miles per hour or faster, so solar astronomers really want to see that region in detail. The eclipsing Moon doesn’t create the same effects around the limb of the Sun, so a solar eclipse still provides the best way to look close to the Sun’s surface.

For this year’s eclipse, some scientists will repeat a series of experiments they conducted in 2017 using a pair of highaltitude WB-57 aircraft to “tag team” through the lunar shadow, providing several extra minutes of observations.

Other scientists will use the eclipse to study Earth’s ionosphere, an electrically charged layer of the atmosphere that “bends” radio waves, allowing them to travel thousands of miles around the planet. Sunlight rips apart atoms and molecules during the day, intensifying the charge. At night, the atoms and molecules recombine, reducing the charge.

Physicists want to understand how the ionosphere reacts to the temporary loss of sunlight during an eclipse. They will do so with the help of thousands of volunteer ham radio operators, who will exchange messages with others around the planet. During last October’s annular eclipse, when the Moon covered most but not all of the Sun, the experiment showed a large and immediate change in the ionosphere as the sunlight dimmed.

NASA also will launch three small “sounding” rockets, which loft instruments into space for a few minutes, to probe the ionosphere shortly before, during, and shortly after the eclipse.

Another project will use radar to study changes in the interactions between the solar wind and Earth’s atmosphere, while yet another will use a radio telescope to map sunspots and surrounding regions as the Moon passes across them.

One project will piece together images of the eclipse snapped through more than 40 identical telescopes spaced along the path of totality to create a one-hour movie of the eclipse. The telescopes will be equipped with instruments that see the three-dimensional structure of the corona, allowing solar scientists to plot how the corona changes.

23. What have astronomers learned from eclipses?

Solar eclipses have been powerful tools for studying the Sun, the layout of the solar system, and the physics of the universe.

Until the Space Age, astronomers could see the Sun’s corona only during eclipses, so they traveled around the world to catch these brief glimpses of it.

Eclipses also offered a chance to refine the scale of the solar system. Watching an eclipse from different spots on Earth and comparing the angles of the Moon and Sun helped reveal the relative sizes and distances of both bodies, which were important steps in understanding their true distances.

During an eclipse in 1868, two astronomers discovered a new element in the corona. It was named helium, after Helios, a Greek name for the Sun. The element wasn’t discovered on Earth until a quarter of a century later.

An eclipse in 1919 helped confirm General Relativity, which was Albert Einstein’s theory of gravity. The theory predicted that the gravity of a massive body should deflect the path of light rays flying near its surface. During the eclipse, astronomers found that the positions of background stars that appeared near the Sun were shifted by a tiny amount, which was in perfect agreement with Einstein’s equations.

Today, astronomers are using records of eclipses dating back thousands of years to measure changes in Earth’s rotation rate and the distance to the Moon.

24. How did astronomers study eclipses in the past?

With great effort! From the time they could accurately predict when and where solar eclipses would be visible, they organized expeditions that took them to every continent except Antarctica, on trips that lasted months and that sometimes were spoiled by clouds or problems both technical and human.

During the American Revolution, for example, a group of Harvard scientists led by Samuel Williams received safe passage from the British army to view an eclipse from Penobscot Bay, Maine, on October 21, 1780. Williams slightly miscalculated the eclipse path, though, so the group missed totality by a few miles. (The expedition did make some useful observations, however.)

In 1860, an expedition headed by Simon Newcomb, one of America’s top astronomers, journeyed up the Saskatchewan River, hundreds of miles from the nearest city, braving rapids, mosquitoes, and bad weather. After five grueling weeks, they had to stop short of their planned viewing site, although at a location still inside the eclipse path. Clouds covered the Sun until almost the end of totality, however, so the expedition came up empty.

King Mongkut of Siam invited a French expedition and hundreds of other dignitaries to view an eclipse from present-day Thailand in 1868. He built an observatory and a large compound to house his guests at a site Mongkut himself had selected as the best viewing spot. The eclipse came off perfectly, but many visitors contracted malaria. So did Mongkut, who died a few weeks later.

An expedition in 1914, to Russia, was plagued by both clouds and the start of World War I. The team abandoned its instruments at a Russian observatory and escaped through Scandinavia.

The eclipse of July 29, 1878, offered fewer impediments. In fact, it was a scientific and social extravaganza. The eclipse path stretched from Montana Territory to Texas. Teams of astronomers from the United States and Europe spread out along the path. Thomas Edison stationed his group in Wyoming, where he used a tasimeter, a device of his own creation, to try to measure the temperature of the corona. Samuel Pierpoint Langley, a future secretary of the Smithsonian, was atop Pikes Peak in Colorado. Maria Mitchell, perhaps America’s leading female scientist, decamped to Denver. And Asaph Hall, who had discovered the moons of Mars just the year before, journeyed to the flatlands of eastern Colorado.

Thousands of average Americans joined the festivities, paying outrageous prices for some of the best viewing spots. Some things, it seems, never change.

25. What about lunar eclipses?

While solar eclipses happen during new Moon, lunar eclipses occur when the Moon is full, so it aligns opposite the Sun in our sky. The Moon passes through Earth’s shadow. In a total eclipse, the entire lunar disk turns orange or red. In a partial eclipse, Earth’s inner shadow covers only a portion of the Moon. And during a penumbral eclipse, the Moon passes through the outer portion of Earth’s shadow, darkening the Moon so little that most people don’t even notice it.

Lunar eclipses happen as often as solar eclipses—at least twice per year. This is a poor year for lunar eclipses, however. There is a penumbral eclipse on the night of March 24, with the Moon slipping through Earth’s faint outer shadow, and a partial eclipse on the night of September 17, in which the Moon barely dips into the darker inner shadow. Both eclipses will be visible from most of the United States.

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Solar eclipse 2024: Follow the path of totality

Thinking of taking a last-minute drive to see the eclipse here's what to know.

Geoff Brumfiel

RV traffic sits at a standstill along a two-lane road near Madras, Ore., a few days before the 2017 total solar eclipse. Experts say traffic could be heavy, but eclipse watchers shouldn't necessarily be deterred. AFP Contributor/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

RV traffic sits at a standstill along a two-lane road near Madras, Ore., a few days before the 2017 total solar eclipse. Experts say traffic could be heavy, but eclipse watchers shouldn't necessarily be deterred.

NASA says that roughly 31.6 million people live in the path of this year's total solar eclipse, and a little under half of the U.S. population lives within 200 miles driving distance of the path of totality .

That could mean many millions of Americans will hit the road to get a better view on April 8. If you're still pondering whether or not you want to make the journey, here's what to consider.

Have some destinations in mind, and check the weather and cloud cover forecasts in advance

It's a good idea to scout out one or more locations within driving distance, so that you have some flexibility if traffic or weather is threatening your plans, says Jonathan Upchurch, a professor emeritus of civil engineering at Arizona State University who has studied travel around solar eclipses.

There are several interactive tools that show the path of totality, including Eclipse2024.org and the National Solar Observatory . You can use them to figure out what sites might work best for you.

In terms of weather, check not just the weather forecast, but also the cloud cover forecast. Some websites, such as Windy.com will predict cloud cover ahead of time, giving you a sense of whether you'll actually be able to see the eclipse in all its glory.

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During the total solar eclipse in 2017, Upchurch says he chose to go to Idaho "because there were some great chances of having sunny skies, and I had the opportunity to be nimble and relocate if I wanted to."

Before driving into the path of totality, make sure your gas tank is full and that you've got everything you need

During the last total solar eclipse in 2017, it's estimated some 5 million people took to the roads, and those numbers will potentially be much higher this year.

Given all that, Upchurch says it's important to make sure you're taking what you need into the path of totality. You should make sure your car is gassed or charged up, and that you have plenty of snacks and water with you in case you get stranded for a while, especially when trying to leave.

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Also don't forget to bring eclipse glasses, which must be worn anytime you're looking at the sun, except for the few minutes when it is completely blocked by the moon.

Some state emergency planners also recommend bringing a paper map or road atlas in case cellular networks become overloaded with visitors seeking directions from their phones.

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Don't forget your eclipse glasses everyone!

Arrive early and stay late

Once you figure out where you're going to watch the eclipse, and you've got your supplies, try to get there early. Although traffic is likely to be heavier than normal on the morning of eclipse day, it still should be possible to reach many destinations without too much hassle, says Upchurch.

"Leaving is definitely going to be more of a problem," he says. As the eclipse concludes, people will take to the roads all at once to try and get home as fast as they can. In 2017, that led to traffic jams that lasted many hours in some areas. If possible, Upchurch says, people should stay put for a while to try and avoid the worst of the post-eclipse rush, which in 2017 stretched even into the following day in some parts of the country.

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And one more thing: If you do find yourself on the move near the time of the eclipse, state officials stress that you should not simply pull over to the side of the road or highway you're driving on. It's important to be parked legally and safely at the moment of totality.

If you're already in the path of totality: Relax and enjoy!

Several major metropolitan areas including Dallas, Indianapolis, Cleveland and Buffalo are already inside the path of totality, so there's no need to seek a better view, Upchurch says. You'll probably have the most fun simply staying where you are.

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If you're on the edge of the path of totality, however, you might consider making a short trip to get closer to the center of the eclipse's path.

"If you're within about 40 miles of the center line, you'll have two-and-a-half minutes or more" of complete totality, Upchurch says. It's up to you to decide whether it's worth making the trip to a more central location.

Despite studying the potential hassles of traveling extensively, Upchurch says he's still looking forward to seeing the 2024 eclipse, which he plans to watch from Texas.

"Totality is absolutely spectacular," he says. "If you have a chance to witness it, I would do it."

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When is the next total solar eclipse in the U.S.? See the paths for the 2044 and 2045 events

By Cara Tabachnick

Updated on: April 9, 2024 / 2:31 AM EDT / CBS News

Eclipse-watchers waited more than six years since the last time a total solar eclipse charted its way across the United States,  in 2017 . After the  April 8 event , prepare to wait a lot longer — the next chance won't be coming around any time soon.

Viewers in what's called " the path of totality " saw the moon completely block the sun  — an opportunity those in North America won't have again for 20-plus years. The next total solar eclipses in North America are not anticipated until 2044 and 2045.

"A total solar eclipse is one of the most spectacular things anyone can see in their lifetime," Virginia Tech astrophysicist Nahum Arav told CBS News. The eclipse "looks like a black hole in the sky," said Arav, who watched the paths of totality of eclipses in 1991 and 2017.

Monday's eclipse started around 11:07 a.m. PDT on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, and then moved into Texas . The eclipse's visibility tracked  through 15 states  — Oklahoma, Illinois , Ohio,  Pennsylvania , New York , Vermont ,  New Hampshire  and Maine , among them — before heading northward into Canada and then exiting North America.

Even with spotty weather in some states, millions of people from coast to coast saw a partial solar eclipse, in which the moon partially covers the sun. However, only those within the path of totality experienced the darkness of the total solar eclipse. 

When is the next total solar eclipse in the U.S. after the 2024 eclipse?

Solar eclipses happen about twice a year, said Arav. "Eclipses happen all over the Earth evenly," he told CBS News — but noted the timings when they occur are not regular. That means  eclipses can occur within just a few years, or every few decades, in North America.

Before the eclipse in 2017, the last total solar eclipse to cross North America was in 1979 . That was the first eclipse whose path of totality crossed the entire continent in 99 years. 

Even though eclipses may seem to occur randomly, scientists can pinpoint exactly when and where they will happen.

"There is no ambiguity, as we know exactly where it will land," said Arav. 

There will be eight total solar eclipses visible from North America in the 21st century, Arav said, with one occurring about every 12 years, on average.   

The next total solar eclipse to cross North America is predicted to occur on Aug. 23, 2044 , NASA said. However, the path of totality from this eclipse will only touch three states, according to  The Planetary Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to public interest in space.  

This next eclipse will mainly be observed in Canada, Arav said. 

Path of totality for the 2044 total solar eclipse

The 2044 eclipse will start in Greenland on Aug. 23, 2044, and will continue its path through Canada. 

The 2044 total solar eclipse will be short, mostly appearing in Canada. It will be visible from three states in the U.S.: Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.  

The path of totality will cross Williston and Dickinson, North Dakota, and Great Falls, Montana.

Path of totality for the 2045 total solar eclipse

The next solar eclipse that crosses a significant portion of the continental U.S. will be in 2045, said Arav. That year, a solar eclipse will darken skies in parts of the U.S., Haiti, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and Brazil. 

In North America, the 2045 total eclipse will be visible in many states as it moves from coast to coast. The eclipse will start in California and move east to end in Florida, similar to 2017, Arav said. 

There will be numerous U.S. cities where eclipse watchers can view the total eclipse, including Reno, Nevada; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Orlando, Florida.

Future solar eclipses in North America after 2045

Scientists have predicted eight total solar eclipses will appear in North America in the 21st century.

"Natural phenomena are like a Swiss clock," Arav said. "We know exactly when and where they will appear."

After the 2044 and 2045 total solar eclipses, the next total eclipses in North America will occur in 2078 and 2099.

May 11, 2078

This total solar eclipse on May 11, 2078 , will pass over the southern United States.

Cities include:

Atlanta, Georgia

New Orleans, Louisiana

Charlotte, North Carolina

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sept. 14, 2099

This total solar eclipse on Sept. 14, 2099 , will cross a wide swath of the United States.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Chicago, Illinois

Columbus, Ohio

Fargo, North Dakota

Cara Tabachnick is a news editor and journalist at CBSNews.com. Cara began her career on the crime beat at Newsday. She has written for Marie Claire, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. She reports on justice and human rights issues. Contact her at [email protected]

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