A Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse 2017

On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the entire United States coast to coast for the first time since 1918. It’s one of the biggest astronomical events of the decade. Here’s a guide with all of the information needed to prepare for this phenomenon.

What is a solar eclipse?
Solar eclipses occur when the Earth, moon and sun are aligned in the same plane and the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.
https://www.livescience.com/32671-whats-a-solar-eclipse.html

Who can see the eclipse?
Most of the United States will be able to see the eclipse. States within the path will see a total solar eclipse, while other states will see a partial solar eclipse.
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-maps

Where are the best places to watch?
People in Oregon, Kentucky, Tennessee, Wyoming, and South Carolina will have the best view of the eclipse.
http://www.active.com/outdoors/articles/5-best-places-to-watch-the-2017-solar-eclipse

How to view the eclipse safely?
Never look directly into the sun. To view the eclipse safely, make a DIY pinhole camera or purchase solar viewing glasses.
https://www.space.com/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html

How else to watch?
NASA will be live-streaming this event on their website.
https://www.nasa.gov/eclipselive

When is the next North American solar eclipse?
The next solar eclipse in the Americas will pass Mexico, the United States, and Canada in 2024.
https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/april-8-2024/

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