Total Solar Eclipse on Dec 25–26, 2038: Path Map & Times
Zoom in to street level, compare average cloud coverage, and save your favorite places. See how this eclipse looks in your city.
Eclipse Map for Other Eclipses
Total Solar Eclipse 2026
The first totality in mainland Europe since 1999.
Total Solar Eclipse 2027
The ancient city of Luxor will experience almost 6½ minutes of totality.
Total Solar Eclipse 2028
The path of totality for this eclipse includes Sydney Harbour.
Eclipse LIVE Shows
We travel the globe—and collaborate with partners worldwide—to bring you live telescope feeds, commentary, and interviews.
Total Solar Eclipse: What Happens?
From first contact to the end of the eclipse, our guide to the key events.
Eclipse Magnitude
Learn more about the number that tells us how deep an eclipse will be.
Who Gets the Most Eclipses?
How frequent are eclipses for a particular city—and do some cities get more than others?
Get Ready With Our How-To Guides!
Protect Your Eyes!
Never look directly at the Sun without proper protection.
Make a Pinhole Projector
All you need is two sheets of cardboard or paper.
Make a Box Pinhole Projector
You’ll need a cardboard box, plus a few other household items.
Make a Solar Eclipse Projector
How to use binoculars or a telescope to safely project the Sun.