What you need to know about the total solar eclipse

The countdown to the 2024 total solar eclipse begins.

On April 8, the path of totality will cross eleven states, including spots in northern New England. While Massachusetts won't see a total eclipse, folks can still expect to see more than 90% totality in Boston.

Radio Boston sits down with Titi Shodiya and Zakiya Whatley, scientists and hosts of Dope Labs Podcast, to talk about safety precautions for the viewing the eclipse and some fun facts that you might not know about the celestial event.