Imaging the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Shadow with GOES

April 8, 2024 was a great opportunity for many people living in North America to experience a total solar eclipse. The eclipse path traversed parts of three nations: Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This presentation highlights the unique imagery available from the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on the GOES-R series of satellites used to capture this event as the moon’s shadow moved across the continent. Preparation for the eclipse included generating a cloud climatology from GOES to provide insight into regions offering the best chances of cloud-free viewing, as well as calling for 1-minute mesoscale images from the ABI. The cloud climatology was highlighted by multiple media outlets via social media.