The Great American Eclipse of 2017, the first total solar eclipse to cross the continental United States coast to coast in nearly 100 years, is expected to attract massive crowds in cities along the centerline path of totality.
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The Great American Eclipse of 2017, the first total solar eclipse to cross the continental United States coast to coast in nearly 100 years, is expected to attract massive crowds in cities along the centerline path of totality.
Location, weather and time are the three most important factors for actually catching the solar eclipse in all its totality.
1. You want to be within 200 miles of the centerline path, where the moon completely blocks the sun, the earth goes dark and the sun’s corona shimmers in the blackened sky.
2. Check the weather forecast before heading over, because cloudy skies could ruin your eclipse views. It may be smart to come up with a contingency plan, too.
3. Know when to tune in. The total solar eclipse will begin at 8:46 a.m. PST (11:46 a.m. EDT) in Salem, Oregon, and end near Charleston, South Carolina, with a period of totality lasting up to 2 minutes and 41.6 seconds.
Use this eclipse packing list to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience:
Bottom line: Plan ahead, stay safe and enjoy this rare opportunity!
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This post was last modified on August 21, 2017 3:06 pm
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