The path of the total solar eclipse passes through Mexico, the United States, from Texas to Maine and to Canada. Photo credit: Great American Eclipse, LLC. 
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NASA visited Mazatlán, Sinaloa, December 4-7, 2023. The visit was in preparation for the observation of the total solar eclipse that will be visible in southern Sinaloa in 2024.
NASA will document the solar eclipse from Mazatlán. Scientists Kristina Gibbs and Gregory Schmidt, members of the Virtual Institute for Solar System Research (SSERVI), will be in Mazatlán during the eclipse.
NASA will also offer special certified solar filters so that the residents of Mazatlán and all visitors who come there can enjoy the astronomical phenomenon You can watch the event in complete safety.
The Mazatlán city government met with members of the Mazatléca Astronomical Society, scientists and representatives from NASA and the Mexican Space Agency. There they not only offered a press conference, but also agreed to plan the event.
NASA is looking for Mazatlan to broadcast the total solar eclipse in April 2024
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Mazatlán under the umbra
On April 8, 2024, we will be the privileged witnesses of the total solar eclipse, a phenomenon that will not be repeated for 300 years. According to Gregory Schmidt of NASA's Solar System Virtual Institute for Exploration and Study (SSERVI-NASA), Mazatlán is the best place in the world to enjoy this astronomical spectacle.
The partial solar eclipse begins at 9:51:18 a.m. and the total solar eclipse begins at 11:07:20 a.m. The total solar eclipse will last 4 minutes and 20 seconds and will end at 11:11:40 a.m. local time. It is important to emphasize that this type of solar eclipse will not be repeated in this region in the next 300 years.
The eclipse will be visible in parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada. But Mazatlán will be the first city to record the phenomenon after it began in the Pacific Ocean.
Eclipses in Mexico
The last total solar eclipse in Mexico occurred on July 11, 1991. It lasted about seven minutes, making it the longest in the last century. The eclipse began in the Pacific Ocean and was visible across the country. The next total solar eclipse in Mexico will take place on March 30, 2052.
Mexico also experienced annular eclipses, for example on March 7, 1970 and February 15, 1961. The last annular solar eclipse in Mexico occurred on October 14, 2023, crossing the Yucatán Peninsula.
The organization
The city government of Mazatlán, in collaboration with the Mazatléca Astronomical Society, scientists and representatives from NASA, the Mexican Space Agency and the Ruta Eclipse Organization united to organize the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024.
Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Fisheries Martin Ochoa Lopez announced the formation of a municipal committee for the eclipse. This committee will focus on preparing the community for a guided and safe viewing.
Solar corona during the total solar eclipse in April 2023. Image credit: NASA/APOD
In addition, hotel occupancy has already reached 90%, so 100% attendance is expected at the start of the event with the participation of scientists and amateurs from all over the world.
In a gesture of collaboration, NASA presented a moonstone to the Mazatléca Astronomical Society. This marks the beginning of a fruitful collaboration between Mazatlán and the Mexican Space Agency.
A point of crucial importance was raised by Mayor Edgar González: This guaranteed safety and highlighted the opportunity to put Mazatlán on the world map, as NASA broadcast live from this tourist destination.
Don't miss this celestial experience that will not be repeated in the region for the next 300 years and that will make the Pearl of the Pacific the only place where it will be 100% visible. In addition, we can count on qualified staff who benefit from extensive experience.