A total solar eclipse will be visible in Toledo, Ohio, on Monday, April 8, 2024. On this day, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun and plunge Toledo into darkness for one to two minutes. The last total solar eclipse visible in Toledo was in 1806 and the next one won't be visible in Toledo until 2099. Eclipses happen when the Moon crosses between the Earth and Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth. When viewing the eclipse from a location where the shadow of the Moon completely covers the Sun — the path of totality — you will see a total solar eclipse, one of the most majestic sights on Earth.
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What is a total solar eclipse?
Eclipses happen when the Moon crosses between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth. When viewing the eclipse from a location where the shadow of the Moon completely covers the Sun — the path of totality — you will see a total solar eclipse. In 2024, the path of totality will stretch from Texas to Maine. Most of the United States will be able to see at least a partial eclipse.