2024 solar eclipse: A guide on where and how to watch it in North America

By Nadine YousifBBC News, TorontoPeople across North America will be treated to the view of a lifetime on Monday when a total solar eclipse is set to span across the continent, from Mexico to the very eastern tip of Canada. Hundreds of events are already being planned for 8 April for eclipse watchers to step outside, look into the sky and catch this rare, astronomical phenomenon. If you want to be part of the fun, here is our comprehensive guide to where and how to see the eclipse.What is a solar eclipse?A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth or the Sun, blocking some…