It's a plane! No, it's the moon covering the sun. In just a few days a total solar eclipse will arrive in North America, and people are already pretty excited. But, what's the big deal really?

Some lucky children will be able to catch a total solar eclipse April ... It also includes information on eclipse glasses and viewing safety, plus some fun coloring pages to download and print.

Step 1: Identify the path of totality. This is where the total solar eclipse will be visible on April 8. The National Solar Observatory has a good map here. Click on the map to get the exact timing.