When is the first solar eclipse of 2024? Will it be visible from Turkey?

The 2024 astronomy calendar has begun to be announced. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced the date of the first total solar eclipse of 2024. This event, which unfortunately will not be observable in European countries, will offer a magnificent view for observers in North America, Mexico, and Canada.

HOW AN ECLIPSE OCCURS

The positions of the Sun and the Moon align in such a way that they block the Sun's light by casting a portion of the Earth's shadow. This phenomenon is briefly called a "solar eclipse." In this event, which occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, the Moon's shadow falls onto the Earth, creating a dark cover.

The date of the first total solar eclipse to occur in 2024 and the locations where it can be seen are as follows: