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Solar eclipses were once extremely terrifying events, experts say
"There was shouting everywhere."
By Mark Kaufman
![a crowd of people gawk at the eclipsed sun](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05BONmQmSbNmdMvHfIHaKtN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1711568754.jpg)
![a crowd of people gawk at the eclipsed sun](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05BONmQmSbNmdMvHfIHaKtN/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1711568754.jpg)
Miss the 2024 solar eclipse? Here’s when the next one happens.
Patience with the spheres.
![An orange sun partially blocked by a pitch black moon.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01quXqhb0sGDnCo7fkU3rQa/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1712604227.jpg)
![An orange sun partially blocked by a pitch black moon.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01quXqhb0sGDnCo7fkU3rQa/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1712604227.jpg)
The solar eclipse is today — but don't take photos of it with your phone
Enjoy the with 2024 solar eclipse with glasses instead.
![solar eclipse](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07A89tBmhrukytWl5rMDOMS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1712581225.png)
![solar eclipse](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07A89tBmhrukytWl5rMDOMS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1712581225.png)
What time is the eclipse today? When to watch wherever you are.
Make sure your eclipse glasses are on!
![A glowing red outline of the eclipse on a pitch black sky.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00J0eUgn7aaJKJmCkvVmyP5/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1712336747.jpg)
![A glowing red outline of the eclipse on a pitch black sky.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00J0eUgn7aaJKJmCkvVmyP5/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1712336747.jpg)