Total solar eclipse on April 8th: Follow the spectacular celestial event live. As of: April 8, 2024, 9:44 a.m By: Tanja Banner CommentsPressSplit The total solar eclipse will darken skies over North America today.

A special highlight: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks could become visible. Within a corridor about 120 miles (197 kilometers) wide, the full moon can be seen moving in front of the sun and completely eclipsing it for a few minutes.