April 8 2024 Eclipse Timeline. On april 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will occur along a narrow path of totality in missouri. On april 8, 2024, starting at 12:51 pm cdt, the moon will begin to pass in front of the sun and a total (or partial) solar eclipse will occur.
It was the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous united states until 2044. The total solar eclipse began over the south pacific ocean.