Hong Kong, March 1 -- A total solar eclipse is always an event of great interest. The sheer thrill of seeing the moon's shadow pass over the Earth as it comes between the planet and the Sun is something that eclipse chasers cannot miss. As 8 April marks the first total solar eclipse of 2024, let us know more about this stunning cosmological and where it will be visible.

This time, several factors are at play that can account for a larger viewing base. The path of totality will be around 185 km (115 miles) wide, allowing more people to experience the event. The moon will be 3,59,515 km away from the Earth, implying its conical shadow on the planet will have a larger diameter, states

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