Comments . Print . Ask an expert: The total solar eclipse, explained . Kenneth Conrad- April 4, 2024 The Dal Tiger knows proper eye protection is key when viewing a solar eclipse. (Cody Turner photos) Amateur and professional astronomers alike will be watching the skies on Monday, April 8 when a rare total solar eclipse passes over parts of Canada, the United States, and Mexico for the first time since August 2017 . If you miss out...