This composite image of 11 pictures shows the progression of a total solar eclipse in Madras, Ore., on Aug. 21, 2017. (Aubrey Gemignani/NASA)A year ago, the Great American total solar eclipse evoked awe, wonder and bewilderment, as Earth dwellers briefly had the chance to bask in the shadow of the moon. Thus, while solar eclipses aren’t rare per se, the opportunity to see a total eclipse certainly is. [Best images of the 2017 total solar eclipse]The next total solar eclipse anywhere: July 2, 2019, in South AmericaThe next total solar eclipse will take place next year. The next total solar eclipse in the United States: April 8, 2024The next total solar eclipse to sweep across the Lower 48 will be on April 8, 2024.

Source: Washington Post August 21, 2018 14:06 UTC