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Dan McGlaun's Eclipse Simulator shows an accurate preview of the 2024 total solar eclipse from any location in North America.

From 2017 to 2040, there will be 15 total solar eclipses. Here's a map of where to see them.

Solar eclipses, though not rare, occur more frequently at higher latitudes due to a "latitude effect" revealed by a recent study. While no single city can claim the title of 'eclipse capital' due to the ever-changing trajectory of eclipse paths, certain regions historically witness these events more often. The study highlights the dynamic relationship between Earth, the sun, and the moon, emphasizing the universal awe and scientific intrigue inspired by solar eclipses worldwide.

In the build-up to the April 8 total solar eclipse, researchers set about discovering how often cities experience eclipses and where, if anywhere, on Earth witnesses the most of these events.

Scientists are studying how the Earth–Moon distance has changed over time, and what effect that change might have had on our planet. Future changes will extinguish total solar eclipses entirely.