A total solar eclipse takes place when the Moon covers the Sun, and the Earth is in the Moon's shadow. The Moon covers the Sun for a few minutes, and the whole event lasts about an hour. During this time, the sky will be dark, the weather will be cloudy, and the temperature will drop.

The same thing happens with a total lunar eclipse. The Moon covers the Sun, and the Earth is in the Moon's shadow. This time, the duration is much longer than that of a solar eclipse, and the weather will be very good.

When is the next total solar eclipse in North America?

A total solar eclipse will occur in Canada on July 23, 2024. In the US, the next total solar eclipse is on Aug. 21, 2026. The next one is on Oct. 21, 2028.

How to use the app

The same way you use any other Android app, just tap the menu button in the upper-right corner of the app and select "Wallpaper." Then, you can choose from a list of categories like "solar," "lunar," "annual," "solo," and "epic.