On August 21, 2017, the continental United States will witness one of the most amazing sights that nature has to offer. We will be treated to a total solar eclipse, something that the United States has not seen since February 26, 1979. So gear up and get yourselves ready to get out there and see this awesome nature phenomenon.
Keep in mind that in order to catch a solar eclipse you will be out in the sun all day in the heat of summer in order to witness it. You will need some things in order to make sure that you have an enjoyable time and can witness the eclipse without trouble.
You should bring:
Since this is going to be the first eclipse since the 1970s, you will want to get the best view of it that you can. The path of the eclipse is around 70 miles wide and will stretch from South Carolina to Oregon.
The states it will be totally visible in are:
Remember that it will only be visible in certain areas of each state, so you will need to confirm where it is going to be visible nearest to you. There are also many organized events in the places you can see it, so looking up which ones are near you may also make the entire experience easier on you.
The eclipse itself does not last long, but its duration really depends on where you are. The longest it will last is 2 minutes, 40 seconds in totally, but the movement through the eclipse will last two to three hours. It is also important to know that the eclipse moves west to east, in reverse of the movement of the sun.
Wherever you are, just be safe in your viewing and enjoy one of the rarest and most beautiful natural phenomenons.
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