Calling all astrology lovers and space fanatics! Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse is slated to travel over North America. The rare celestial phenomenon will hit these states (in this order): Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. (Plus, small portions of northwest Tennessee and southeast Michigan will also be able to witness the total solar eclipse.) And there are still hotels with availability in the path of totality for this 2024 solar eclipse.
Before diving in any further, though, it’s important to know the basics of what constitutes a total solar eclipse (and why it’s such a cool phenomenon). According to astrologer Ryan Marquardt, a solar eclipse “occurs during a new moon, when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun. The moon blocks the sun’s light, which creates a shadow effect that makes the sky look darker as the moon’s shadow is cast onto Earth.”
From a spiritual perspective, solar eclipses “symbolize powerful twists of fate, often related to new beginnings since they occur during the new moon phase,” explains Marquardt. As such, eclipses “can be a massive catalyst for growth, because we’re often forced to adjust to the changes they bring.”
The upcoming April 8 solar eclipse is especially important since it’s considered a total solar eclipse. This means that the moon will completely cover the sun and the sky will darken for anyone who
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