What is a total solar eclipse?

As the countdown continues towards a total solar eclipse, officials are projecting grid-locked roads, sold out hotels as millions travel to get a good view. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah explains what a total solar eclipse is and why people are traveling to see it.
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#SolarEclipse #Eclipse #Travel

[@AaronCross760]

must've been a lot of blind people when this would happen thousands of years ago

[@Vivienne-uh9gg]

Right

[@JacobEcret]

Sun gazing is a thing, and once you train your eyes, it’s very healthy for you. Do a little research

[@americanman0824]

My guy not everything is a conspiracy​@@JacobEcret

[@poesia-com-cafeina]

​@@JacobEcretYou do this?

[@FunnyVideoMaker77]

@@JacobEcretyou’re cracked bro

[@PoorPapa1025]

For those who missed it, there will be a second showing of the eclipse tomorrow, same time!😊

[@ScurryReb61]

The moon doesn’t take one day to orbit the earth

[@PoorPapa1025]

I’m aware which is why this comment was tailor made for goofballs like yourselves who felt the need to reply.😉

[@jo0123]

I saw a total eclipse in South Carolina, few years ago, it was a surreal experience. Should experience it if you can.

[@mstwelvedeadlycyns]

Wow!

[@tmoney4782]

I can’t wait

[@koiitree]

I’m excited!!!!

[@tommycasidy3031]

I'll watch it on my big screen 😊

[@user-my5px4qd7i]

Isn’t it every 20 years?

[@anetawelsh6026]

Thanks😊

[@brandonohara4122]

So in the year 2045 If I am. still alive, that would make me 55 years old and that thing is going right over my house in south florida😂

[@CSJiGSaW08]

fawk that sucks im in miami too.

[@brandonohara4122]

@CSJiGSaW08 I'm in saint lucie

[@memphispiper2823]

Reminds of that movie _Apocalypto_ Amigo in that movie had enemies from all sides it was crazy. Just like how I see it today. Happy Eclipse Day everybody!

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

It looks like your in the middle of a wonderful fantasy. So glad I've seen it and I did feel connected to the universe ✨

[@colgatetoothpaste4865]

Nonits global warming to blame for this eclipse

[@Saturnforeevees]

I CANT WAIT!!!!!!! IM SO EXITED FOR THE ECLIPSE.

[@skippy6086]

Yeah, I can hardly wait to not see the sun tomorrow too haha

[@luis-rv4lc]

Thanks great help 👍

[@richardpack1156]

🎉 thank you for making this video and then and I need to know who it is 🎉🎉🎉💖💕❤️💘

[@cisium1184]

Fun fact: the word _eclipse_ was coined in 1952. It is named after Don Eclipse, Einstein's bowling partner.

[@bigb00m]

The eclipse was invented in 1908 when Nathaniel Eclipse wanted to take a nap at midday but it was too bright outside

[@debbiebrannen1845]

We are sorry to report the eclipse has been postponed the money ran out

[@oscarpolindara3016]

Oh my

[@DARK_KATACLYSM]

Good most money went to Israel to fight off their invaders. 🇮🇱💪🏻

[@Deez-bp8tt]

@@DARK_KATACLYSM there still being invaded though 🤷🏾

[@DARK_KATACLYSM]

@@Deez-bp8tt yeah, but remember God will restore them, and their land in his own timing.

[@Deez-bp8tt]

@@DARK_KATACLYSM I fully agree with that. I just find it confusing that they know what there doing is in the bible and they don’t find it wrong?

[@Johnnyrocks34]

Its 5 am the next day and im stil hysterical crying! This was just greatest most amazing thing in human history. We ll never top it

[@mrcaialexander2352]

It was so dark I couldn’t see myself

[@robinh.7958]

Excited

[@Samgo2001]

People after the eclipse who were in totality (I live in Dallas) 👇🏻

[@toothlesszilla9982]

The cutey eclipse 😊

[@baroneleve1196]

When is this today? I don't want to miss it.

[@Alisonsgachaverse]

while I'm inside there's a bit of sunlight that shines through my curtains and and I have no way to block it out so I'm now I'm extremely anxious that I'm gonna go blind

[@Deez-bp8tt]

So if we stare at the sun for a couple seconds while the solar eclipse happens we’ll go blind? how come that didn’t happen to the people back then?

[@sharkfintech5893]

Sadly, it did. 😢

[@Deez-bp8tt]

@@sharkfintech5893Yeah if you look at it for like 5 minutes straight. but if you look at it for 3-4 seconds max you’ll be fine

[@mouse6064]

Stare at with binoculars like a real man

[@brianellis6880]

Wish they would’ve scheduled this on a weekend when most are off school and work

[@IWORSHIP-qf9zh]

The moon going to be hot

[@fady-ys7bs]

In north American it was so cloudy today. I didn't get to see the eclipse because the clouds.

[@monicawatson2537]

My fiance and i had planned to go to Niagara to watch it and now i am so glad we didnt. Its cloudy and crowded

[@flamingpaxtsc]

🗣️🔥🔥🔥Cheers I’ll drink to that bro

[@DjAmerillion]

Here in south east Oklahoma almost and I'm already taking pics with my S21 Ultra while using my eclipse glasses over the lens to filter my camera and they are AWESOME!!!!

[@thelegendz5789]

Before the eclipse, I came to see a homeless, skinny person in the street on his knees, stretching out his arm weakly. It looked like he was holding some kind of necklace with a red egg shape and eyes...

[@user-qx1sg7zr7e]

i saw a eclipse today in Borger texas at 1:48 and i was in totalty

[@JessicaRios-Alvarado]

You said 2045 but others are saying 2044 for the next eclipse?

[@altingashi3927]

CAN SOMEONE please please do a live feed of the solar eclipse from the UNITED STATES. I’m from the united kingdom so will miss it. Pls reply to this message

[@carlbrazier2554]

I will be in Niagara Falls to recorded so I’ll send it to you

[@altingashi3927]

@@carlbrazier2554 thanks. I don’t really want to give my email out here. But if you can send link just before you record pls

[@hazelbell6984]

There will definitely be livestreams on KZbin and other social media platforms.

[@michaeldusso6882]

​​“Set the controls for the heart of the sun.” -Pink Floyd

[@jesusrnieves]

The flat earthers predicted it, with sophisticated equipment they created themselves 😂😂😂

[@AriPlayzloll]

Wheres the solar eclipse..

[@Truth_Seeker96]

It was the most amazing thing I’ve ever witnessed. I could see the corona and solar flares, I posted a video on my channel but it doesn’t even do it justice, I just sound like a fool geeking over a small glowing ball in the sky, but in person it’s MUCH more!!!

[@ItzSeannyy]

Just hypothetically speaking since we can’t foresee the future but by the current standards I was in today, technically I’m out for another loss again by living in the wrong location 😂

[@bailey2383-s5n]

I got to see this twice now, i live in southern Illinois so i have one of the best views, I even got to look at it without glasses for about a minute and a half earlier. it was awesome. i also saw mr beast 😭 💀

[@PALM311]

I have an auto- Darkening welding helmet that I will view the eclipse with. lol If you do this check with the manufacturer to make sure yours will adjust for that setting.

[@derrienhouston4414]

GRIFFIIIIIIIIIIIIIITH!

[@Hawk-yq4ln]

THATS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR

[@timmy4024]

I got to see today it was cool

[@TonySammond]

Great way to start the video, with an annular eclipse. Not total.

[@queenbutterfly4888]

I was in the park and people started disappearing and some started being taken up into the clouds

[@DubbPP]

Who doesn't know this by now... c'mon now 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@zeldaboyy]

Ugh I wanna see it but I’m going to be working 😢

[@Hopes_Peak]

When their is a solar eclipse but where you live it is a partial eclipse so you can’t look up for about 3hrs and you are in a school with multiple buildings be like.

[@PrestonBozeman]

I had a stroke reading this

[@traeswifey206]

@@PrestonBozeman😂😂😂

[@Ceg907]

I saw an eclipse on April, 8th!!

[@kidkoz8452]

So I’m confused does it just get dark for a couple minutes ?

[@aquaPR]

Yes

[@cyan4455]

Around an hour, before totality then total and after totality

[@BobbytheBongoPlaya]

Is that burnt toast I smell???😳😳😳

[@bengabp]

I havent seen an eclipse before tho

[@WYXYYT]

I’m not gonna look at the sun today

[@Hotwaffle]

Nicole bajic the sexiest ophthalmologist around

[@landon2138]

Yesirrr

[@cjannise]

Who was Tippu Tip?

[@YearofthePrincess]

I posted a view of the eclipse from Coppell , Texas if you want to see what we saw here 4/8/2024 @ 1:40 PM it’s the last video I posted (if it hasn’t been removed) 😅 Thanks for sharing 🌑🎉🙏🏽✨

[@Maxieee28]

It happens soon!!

[@MichaelCasey1510.1]

I can't wait for Monday because it's 2024 now.Hatever it's monday a Solar eclipse is happening

[@rovisonson2891]

Wow but bad for me😢

[@christinemavroidis]

What time is this supposed to happen?

[@mashesnumber1glazer]

The date is April 8th, but the time it’s supposed to happen is something I don’t know

[@Jxn98]

2pm est

[@koiitree]

It depends on your location! Look it up online so you don’t miss it

[@Joe-mac88]

Around 2pm or 3pm and will I think last at least an hour.

[@lori8105]

if the sun is blocked out - how and why does it hurt the eyes ?

[@cocoward2012]

Some want to watch the sun slowly get covered that's where the damage occurs, also watching it separate when the sun appears again.

[@michaelcambridge1542]

Drink a glass of water before the eclipse.

[@omarjassar4650]

Ophthalmologists are going to be very busy for the next few weeks

[@Nequity]

Oh my gah

[@richardpack1156]

0:56

[@Alex_REDACTED]

Si es residente un residente del Ministerio Público para informar y recolectar las medidas precautorias y ser previamente trasladado a un determinado lugar que permita

[@Alex_REDACTED]

Si quieres te puedo mandar un mensaje por el reloj y así lo 🎉 escuchas 🎉 mejor te tengo en cuenta para que lo sepas y así no tengas que ir a trabajar a tu trabajo y

[@cheryllomax2487]

🎉

[@laurenguy4179]

Today is the solar eclipse and it already covered up 1 or 2 percent of the sun and it’s supposed to be at 82 percent at 3:03 pm

[@erikafuentes4119]

And I saw it

[@rovisonson2891]

I can buy 😢

[@Lumberjack_king]

0:54 hey at least next time I'll be able to see it I live in Florida though Florida may not exist in 2045

[@KennTollens]

I just wanted to see it, not all the hubub

[@monkeysforlife7596]

😮

[@princecarterthegamer3879]

😮😮😮

[@Greghh1960]

People are crying? Good Grief... what a goofy society we have become.

[@seekknowledge2010]

This evokes an Islamic teaching, promising believers the ultimate reward: seeing God in the afterlife. This is only for believers.

[@theinsurance2450]

Fire benders watch out

[@Sage_4]

will i be able to use my phone?

[@ricksomething]

NASA said not to use your phone to look at the eclipse because it will ruin the phone.

[@sharkfintech5893]

Nooooo, DON'T try to photograph or video the eclipse without wearing the special Eclipse glasses !! 👓 If you're viewing through binoculars, a telescope, or a dedicated digital camera, they need to fitted with a solar filter, AND you need to wear the eclipse glasses (everything is being magnified, so extra protection is necessary).

[@johnbowen35]

Total eclipse here in Texas, and it's cloudy....totality of being bummed out...100 percent

[@Mr102405]

I’m in NY and it’s cloudy here too. Hotels raised their rates up to $700 and people are actually paying it.

[@luis-alberto.]

Enjoy the view of clouds

[@Mr102405]

@@luis-alberto. I know it’s hilarious. Especially if you’re one of the morons that dropped $700 for a hotel room

[@chrismacola9945]

​@@Mr102405That's because people are morons.

[@sharkfintech5893]

​@@Mr102405 Only upstate, near Niagara though, correct ?

[@redblue40rc33]

I seen one in the 90s in Louisiana......nothing special....goes dark, light comes back on.....woo

[@3155DOGMAN]

I'm glad to "seen" it.

[@Vin-fu1rm]

What happen to end of days no emp disruption from solar flares, whole lot of nothing, & scared tactics failed

[@ziongayle2012]

Wasn’t the last eclipse in 2017

[@BePrepared-dw1to]

Say: Jesus you are the Lord and I believe in my heart God raised you from the death on the Third day, Cleanse me with your shedding blood on the Cross and help me do your will in Jesus name amen.

[@Rylee_pookie]

You can’t see it were I am because I’m in lousiana

[@jimmyhenriquez7537]

Sun gazing does not blind you 😂

[@erikafuentes4119]

Everyone get it in 7-Eleven because it’s at 7-Eleven

[@zacanger]

The eclipse isn't even real. The dragon just spits the sun back out because it's too hot. Should've read the box, it said "let sit for 5 minutes after microwaving."

[@pawanduski3]

im in Kurdish

[@loveall503]

Ok

[@ShadowofArts]

lol so the one in October last year didn’t matter

[@Jjjjjjj0007]

I think thats y im blind cuz of my ancestors

[@SecretJapsumAccount]

That is Lamarckian evolution.

[@TheamazingSpider-Man-ih7bc]

Why are people saying the worlds ending that’s my question is it really ending or is it cap?

[@swervsplatt9672]

I don't know, bro. Maybe use your phone/computer to start researching questions you have, instead of games and Netflix.... Maybe start going outside and looking at the sky, being aware of your surroundings.

[@mqb3gofjzkko7nzx38]

People say the world is going to end so they can pretend that all their problems are going away soon.

[@mr.b4444]

Well, for most of us we can explain this phenomena scientifically instead of claiming it as some sort of omen for GOP and flat earthers to worship as something else a thousand years from now.

[@Alex_REDACTED]

Where You Take and Long I Don’t Know and supposed You? What Is The Zion no? I, Wanna Here Berio.

[@shankarprasadchakraborty]

Itisquitenaturalsincecreationsofearthinuniverse😅

[@fredyates3061]

EVERY F#@KING SIX MONTHS!!! 🙄

[@error21444]

Why is evreyone saying the world is gonna end

[@GOKUBLACK12318]

only god knows dont believe them

[@melo5303]

Cause they actually terrified

[@mqb3gofjzkko7nzx38]

People who cry doomsday think they are the most important people in the history of the universe. They can't imagine the world continuing on without them.

[@thelostsou1]

Literally

[@CreationForeverMinistries]

It's False Prophets whom are saying that. Plenty of false prophets have been exposed over the years, and many more will be exposed after the eclipse.

[@brians9532]

Nbc is washing my brain.

[@DannyMcKinney79]

Hope Solar Eclipse in Florida will be promoted not to see just be aware to be prepared we gone through biblical proportions how the atmosphere illuminates the darkness at night so we can live by faith instead of sight.

[@Jenna-zv6ve2sx4u]

whats the big deal about a solar eclipse?

[@chrismacola9945]

That's what I said about the one in 2017 and the one now. People are taking their vacation time from work, the kids are skipping school, or schools are canceling altogether, people are paying outrageous prices for hotels, states are declaring state of emergencies, etc. All for four minutes of darkness. Like people have never seen darkness before

[@willoughbykrenzteinburg]

They are rare - that's all.

[@willoughbykrenzteinburg]

@@chrismacola9945 You're really simplifying it. Nobody is asking you to be excited about it. If you don't appreciate what is happening, fine. Why do you even care?

[@Hacksdude_69]

God hand

[@chrismacola9945]

@@willoughbykrenzteinburg I don't care, I just think it's ridiculous. Why are you responding to me, I didn't create this thread.

[@sweendawg7274]

Will governments refrain from chemtrails during eclipse?

[@ricksomething]

Why use Chem trails when you people eat potato chips and drink soda?

[@dadillonful]

You conspiracy nut jobs are hilarious

[@BananaHoovyJ.Rabbit]

If I want to be stupid in the future, you'll be my inspiration.

[@samp6237]

​@@dadillonful Conspiracy nut jobs. Lol. Enjoy your Happy meal with large coca cola. And don't forget your vaccines!

[@melmelbry5754]

How about, is China pitch back right now since the moon and the sun are over here???? Someone let us know!!

[@jesslovegod]

Outter corona ? Is that where the corona virus came from ?

[@mqb3gofjzkko7nzx38]

No. Corona just means crown.

[@Brennan246]

Can’t

[@Joe-mac88]

There would probably have streams on KZbin if you can’t see it!