The total solar eclipse in 2024 will be visible in North America, passing over parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It will enter the United States in Texas and travel through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan will also experience the eclipse. The visibility of the eclipse depends on the weather conditions, as a cloudy day may obstruct the view.

The solar eclipse will begin at around 11:07 a.m. PDT on Mexico's Pacific coast and will end at 5:16 p.m. NDT on the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The longest duration of totality, when the moon completely covers the sun, will be 4 minutes and 28 seconds near Torreón, Mexico. Most places along the path of totality will experience a totality duration between 3.5 and 4 minutes.

The best place to witness the total solar eclipse is along the path of totality. Thirteen states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, will be along the path. Many towns across the country are preparing for the event, organizing eclipse watch parties and events in the days leading up to totality. Some notable locations include the Rochester Museum and Science Center in Rochester, NY, and Russellville, Arkansas, which will host various activities such as live music, science presentations, hot-air balloon rides, and telescope viewings.

During a total solar eclipse, animals may exhibit unusual behavior due to the sudden change in light and temperature. Birds may stop singing, thinking it is nighttime, and nocturnal animals may become active. Researchers have also observed that some animals, such as chimpanzees and elephants, show signs of confusion or agitation during an eclipse. The phenomenon provides a unique opportunity for scientists to study animal behavior and responses to natural events.