Viewing The Great American Eclipse
There's something deeply moving about watching the sun become progressively covered by the moon — and you have a rare chance to see this in the U.S. on Aug. 21, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.
On Aug. 21, a narrow 70-mile wide swath of the continental United States from Oregon to South Carolina will be the stage for one of the most (if not the most) spectacular celestial events, a total eclipse of the sun.
Space.com has put together a nice informational guide, including a video and a map explaining where to go, what to expect, and how to watch it safely. This is the first total solar eclipse in America in almost 40 years. The next one in the U.S. will be on April 8, 2024.
If you've never witnessed a total solar eclipse, this is an experience not to be missed. There's something deeply moving about watching the sun become progressively covered by the moon until, at totality,
