Everything You Need To Know About The 2017 Solar Eclipse
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Everything You Need To Know About The 2017 Solar Eclipse

Don't miss the once-in-a-lifetime event.

Hayley Schmitt
Jul 05, 2017
University of South Carolina
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Everything You Need To Know About The 2017 Solar Eclipse
Los Angeles Times

In case you haven't already heard, the United States will be experiencing a solar eclipse coast-to-coast this August. Many parts of the country will be able to see either a partial or a total solar eclipse. Keep reading to find out more about this amazing solar event.

What?

A solar eclipse happens whenever the moon passes between the sun and Earth. This phenomenon creates darkness during the daytime and allows a ring of light to be seen around the moon.

Who?

This year's total solar eclipse has not been seen across the entire country in 99 years and will be the first to be visible only in the United States since the founding of the country. The last time the U.S. saw a total eclipse was in 1979. According to USA Today, around 200 million people will be able to take at least a one day trip to see the total eclipse as it travels above portions of 14 states. A partial eclipse will be visible all over the US, while only a select few will see a total eclipse.

Where?

The eclipse will stretch across the United States in a diagonal path from Oregon to the South Carolina coast. A few of the major cities that will be able to see a total eclipse include: Corvallis, Oregon, Idaho Falls, Casper, Wyoming, Grand Island, Nebraska, St. Joseph Missouri, Kansas City, St. Louis, Bowling Green, Kentucky, Nashville, Greenville and Columbia, South Carolina.

When?

The eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017. It will begin at 10:17 a.m. in Oregon and end around 2:43 p.m. in South Carolina. To see what time to expect to see the eclipse in your area with local times, check the NASA maps.

Why?

A total solar eclipse is seen when the moon is coincidentally the same size as the sun based on the position and proximity to Earth.

How?

Despite popular rumors, it is safe to view a total solar eclipse without eye protection. However, viewing a partial eclipse requires protection in order to prevent eye damage. See NASA's safety guide to learn more. It is safe to take a picture of it with a regular smartphone or another camera. However, you may need a solar filter to photograph a partial eclipse in order to protect the camera.

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