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A total solar eclipse is coming. How is this one different than the 2017 eclipse?

On April 8, the total solar eclipse will wow tens of millions of people. Here's why it stacks up to an even more impressive event than the 2017 eclipse.

John Burchfield

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Published: 11:11 AM EST February 2, 2024
Updated: 12:33 PM EST February 2, 2024

In just over two months, the 2024 total solar eclipse will dazzle audiences across North America with a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical experience. You may recall the 2017 eclipse, which is often labelled the "Great American Eclipse." 

While the 2017 eclipse allowed 12 million Americans the opportunity to view totality as the moon's shadow fully obscured the sun, the upcoming 2024 eclipse will provide an even better show here at home and across much of the continent. The 2024 total solar eclipse will put on an even more incredible show due to its impact, duration, and solar activity. Read below to find out why you should be excited for the 2024 total solar eclipse.

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