And the eclipse in 2024 could be even more exciting, according to NASA — due to differences in the path, timing and scientific research.

Why the 2024 eclipse will be a different experience from 2017 NASA estimates that 215 million adults across the US saw the 2017 eclipse directly or virtually.

A total solar eclipse will cross parts of 15 states on April 8, 2024. We VERIFY why NASA is using rockets to study how the eclipse affects Earth’s upper atmosphere.

NASA will be livestreaming the 2024 solar eclipse from several sites along the path of totality.

This puts Douglas, who passed basic NASA astronaut training on March 5, in the perfect position to talk about the total solar eclipse 2024 that will sweep across the United States on April 8.

The 2024 solar eclipse will last longer than the one viewed by more than 20 million people in August 2017, and according to NASA won’t happen again for another 20 years.

The solar eclipse will occur in the U.S. on April 8, 2024. A former NASA astronaut is sharing his experience with seeing one in space, plus tips for safe viewing on land.

Total solar eclipses happen when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun's face. But these celestial events aren't all exactly alike.