Solar Eclipse: How many days until Mexico remains in total darkness?

As time progresses, we are getting closer and closer to an exceptional astronomical phenomenon: the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, which will offer the inhabitants of Mexico the opportunity to witness a celestial spectacle that only occurs occasionally.

During a total solar eclipsehe Sun, Moon and Earth align so that the Moon completely obscures the Sun, casting its shadow over a strip of the Earth's surface and temporarily turning day into night in that region. This event is not only impressive from a scientific perspective, but has also been the subject of mystical and cultural interpretations throughout history, so you should not miss the opportunity to enjoy this event.

To this day, exactly the February 15, 2024, 52 days left for Mexico to witness of this astronomical phenomenon. During the eclipse, The shadow of the Moon will travel a route that will begin in the Pacific Ocean, passing through northern Mexico, then crossing to the east of the United States and Canada, to finally say goodbye in the Atlantic Ocean. This projected shadow will have a variable width that will range between 80 and 280 kilometers according to astronomy experts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

Between the privileged areas to observe the eclipse The towns near the Mexican port of Mazatlán. There, observers will first be able to enjoy a partial solar eclipse, where the Moon will cover part of the Sun. In Mazatlán, the eclipse will begin at 10:51:22, with the total phase beginning at 12:07:24 and concluding at 12:11:43, just as the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky, known as the zenith.

After the total phase, the Sun will be partially covered again, ending the eclipse at 13:32:07. In Mazatlán, the total phase will last 4 minutes and 25 seconds, while in the town of Pitarrilla, located about 30 kilometers from Mazatlán, the total phase will be slightly longer, with a duration of 4 minutes and 28 seconds, making it the place with the longest total phase on the entire continent. In total, the eclipse will last 2 hours and 41 minutes, including the partial and total stages.

Total solar eclipses are rare and extraordinary events, occurring only once every 375 years on average for a specific location on Earth, while partial eclipses are more frequent, taking place every 2.5 years.

Don't miss the opportunity to witness this unique and wonderful celestial phenomenon! Remember to take the necessary precautions to observe the eclipse safely.

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I am Juan Pablo Chaidez Aispuro, a graduate in journalism from the UAS who life led me to specialize in content creation to generate traffic on different channels. Since I was a child I liked the news and being informed; today, I consider myself more of a publicist. I gained some experience in the Noroeste sports area and as a radio reporter at Informativo Puro Sinaloa. In 2020 I joined the ranks of DEBATE, months later I became a Web Editor at Debate.com.mx. I am a learner and passionate about music, I am also fascinated by photography, travel, gastronomy, technology, astronomy, multiplatform content creation and helping whoever possible with my work. I always have my sights set on the highest, but family and real friends come first.

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