The thrilling solar eclipse is soon. An expert gave us viewing tips.

An enchanting solar eclipse is imminent. Are you ready?Witnessing a total solar eclipse — wherein the moon completely blocks out the sun — is a rare opportunity. But on April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will be in the "path of totality" (shown below), allowing many to experience something that's at once astonishing, unsettling, and thrilling. It's an event that's difficult to convey. "In my experience you can't overhype it," Richard Fienberg, an astronomer and senior advisor at th