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An eclipse happens when the moon moves between the earth and the sun, perfectly blocking the suns rays from reaching the earth. For Astronomy Enthusiasts in this country, the best view, if the weather behaves, will be just before 8pm this evening in the west of ireland and north west scotland. But it is in North America that the excitement is mounting. Nomia iqbaljoins us from texas. Good morning, reeta. When we got here it was pitch black so i felt like we had a slight preview of what was to come. It is early in the morning here in texas, just after 7am, but we are in the Path Of Totality, so...

The total darkening of the sky, also known as totality, will be visible across a 185-kilometre stretch between Mexico, the US, and Canada.

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: During the celestial event, skywatchers can also see multiple unique features as the eclipse progresses.

Get ready for the April 8 total solar eclipse. Protect your eyes with special glasses, even Bill Nye-branded ones. Free glasses are available at multiple locations.

Trouble on the way ♪ that's a great shot. >> no, this is not fake. >> this is really -- it does t looks that great. this is in new orleans, folks, that is just across the mississippi there, the sun coming up and when it starts to peek out it's probably 90 degrees there now, they don't lay in new orleans but that was our reynolds wolf that went past the camera. >> blocking your view. >> yes, the lovely view there, but my goodness, that's great. you look at the city, you wouldn't think a thing was going on, a thing was looming on the folks in the gulf coast but we know what's happening but a...