Total solar eclipses through the decades

The Associated Press
Feb 23, 2024
Feb 23, 2024 Updated May 19, 2025
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Day will turn into night as the moon perfectly positions itself between Earth and the sun on April 8, temporarily blocking the sunlight. These images capture previous total solar eclipses.

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