Total solar eclipse on April 8 visible in North America

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America, leaving 31.5 million people in temporary darkness. Cloud cover varies, with historic cloud fraction ranging from 0% to 100%. Thin clouds may limit visibility of solar features, while thick clouds could obscure the eclipse. Buffalo has a higher chance of being cloudy, while Texas has a higher chance of being cloud-free. The Northeast is typically cloudier in April. Total solar eclipses are rare, with the next one in the Lower 48 states not until 2044.