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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa008.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.space.com/33797-total-solar-eclipse-2017-guide.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.space.com/33797-total-solar-eclipse-2017-guide.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.space.com\/33797-total-solar-eclipse-2017-guide.html","crawl_time":1775816537,"first_indexed_time":1496940217,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,space!www,\/33797-total-solar-eclipse-2017-guide.html s443","src_root_hash":"7770394665477845008","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Here Are the Most Amazing Photos and Videos of the 2017 Solar Eclipse | Space","meta_descriptions":["On Aug. 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse darkened the skies from Oregon to South Carolina. Here are the best photos and videos of this long-anticipated event."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"On Aug. 21, 2017, skies darkened from Oregon to South Carolina in the first total solar eclipse visible from coast to coast across the United States in 99 years. Read our wrap story here: \nRare Coast-to-Coast Total Solar Eclipse Thrills Millions Across U.S.\n Here is Space.com's complete guide to the epic event. It includes the latest amazing photos (which you can see in galleries\nhere\n,\nhere\nand\nhere\n) and videos (which are compiled\nhere\n; some are also highlighted in our eclipse stories\nhere\nand\nhere\n). \nMiss the 2017 total solar eclipse? Another one's coming to the U.S. in 2024:\nAfter 'Super Bowl of Eclipses,' US Looks Forward to 2024 Total Solar Eclipse\n| \n2024 Eclipse Totality Path Maps\nMore Awesome Photos & Stories:\nWhat the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Looked Like from 40,000 Feet Up\n| \nPhotos\n'EPIC' Solar Eclipse View Captured from 1 Million Miles Away\n'Mr. Eclipse' Explains Why the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Is Special\nCliff Divers Plunge into Oregon Water Tank During Total Solar Eclipse \nCall Her 'Eclipse': Baby Girl Born on Aug. 21 Gets a Fitting Name \nWhat to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses\nInteractive Solar Eclipse Maps\n | \nEclipse Times\n| \nWeather & Traffic Guide\n | \nBest Video Streams\n |\n \nComplete Coverage\nREMEMBER: \nDuring totality, when the sun's disk is completely covered by the moon, it is safe to view the eclipse with the naked eye. But skywatchers should \nNEVER\n look at a partial solar eclipse without proper eye protection. Looking directly at the sun, \neven when it is partially covered by the moon\n, can cause \nserious eye damage or blindness\n. See our complete guide to find out \nhow to view the eclipse safely\n.\nWhat is a total solar eclipse?\nA total solar eclipse occurs when the disk of the moon appears to\ncompletely\ncover the disk of the sun in the sky. The fact that total solar eclipses occur at all is a \nquirk of cosmic geometry\n. The moon orbits an average of 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometers) from Earth — just the right distance to seem the same size in the sky as the much-larger sun. However, these heavenly bodies line up only about once every 18 months.\nDiscover this week’s must-see night sky events, moon phases, and stunning astrophotos. Sign up for our skywatching newsletter and explore the universe with us!\nOutside the path of totality, skywatchers in the continental U.S. and other nearby areas will see a\npartial solar eclipse\n, in which the moon appears to take a bite out of the sun's disk. Two to five solar eclipses occur each year on average, but total solar eclipses happen just once every 18 months or so.  \nWhat will I see during a total solar eclipse?\nDuring a total solar eclipse, the disk of the moon blocks out the last sliver of light from the sun, and \nthe sun's outer atmosphere, the corona\n, becomes visible. The corona is far from an indistinct haze; skywatchers report seeing great jets and ribbons of light, twisting and curling out into the sky.\n\"It brings people to tears,\" Rick Fienberg, a spokesperson for the American Astronomical Society (AAS), told Space.com of the experience. \"It makes people's jaw drop.\"\nDuring totality, the area inside the moon's shadow is cloaked in twilight — a very strange feeling to experience in the middle of the day. Just before and just after totality, observers can see this cloak of darkness moving toward them across the landscape, and then moving away.\nThese effects are not visible during a partial solar eclipse, so skywatchers are encouraged to see if they are inside the path of totality during the total eclipse. \nWhere will the total solar eclipse be visible?\nThe path of totality for the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse is about 70 miles wide and stretches from Oregon to South Carolina. It passes through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.\nYou can use\nthis interactive map from NASA\nto zoom in on the path and find out the exact locations from which it will be visible.\nYou can also check out\nour state-by-state guide\nto find out which major cities and prime locations will fall inside the path of totality. You may also want to attend one of the many\neclipse parties and organized events\ntaking place around the path of totality.\nWhen will the total solar eclipse occur, and how long will it last?\nThe timing of the total solar eclipse and its duration both\ndepend on where you are\ninside the path of totality.\nAt most, the moon will completely cover the disk of the sun for 2 minutes and 40 seconds. That's about how long totality will last for observers positioned anywhere along the center of the path of totality. As you move toward the edge of the path, the duration of totality will decrease. \nPeople standing at the very edge of the path\n may observe totality for only a few seconds.\nThe chart below lists the moment of mid-totality and the duration of totality for a handful of cities that lie close to the center of the path. Data from NASA.\nSwipe to scroll horizontally\n \nEclipse Begins\nTotality Begins\nTotality Ends\nEclipse Ends\n \nMadras, OR\n09:06 a.m.\n10:19 a.m.\n10:21 a.m.\n11:41 a.m.\nPDT\nIdaho Falls, ID\n10:15 a.m.\n11:33 a.m.\n11:34 a.m.\n12:58 p.m.\nMDT\nCasper, WY\n10:22 a.m.\n11:42 a.m.\n11:45 a.m.\n01:09 p.m.\nMDT\nLincoln, NE\n11:37 a.m.\n01:02 p.m.\n01:04 p.m.\n02:29 p.m.\nCDT\nJefferson City, MO\n11:46 a.m.\n01:13 p.m.\n01:15 p.m.\n02:41 p.m.\nCDT\nCarbondale, IL\n11:52 a.m.\n01:20 p.m.\n01:22 p.m.\n02:47 p.m.\nCDT\nPaducah, KY\n11:54 a.m.\n01:22 p.m.\n01:24 p.m.\n02:49 p.m.\nCDT\nNashville, TN\n11:58 a.m.\n01:27 p.m.\n01:29 p.m.\n02:54 p.m.\nCDT\nClayton, GA\n01:06 p.m.\n02:35 p.m.\n02:38 p.m.\n04:01 p.m.\nEDT\nColumbia, SC\n01:03 p.m.\n02:41 p.m.\n02:44 p.m.\n04:06 p.m.\nEDT\nBecause the shadow of the moon will move from west to east, totality will occur later in the day the farther east you travel. Use the\nNASA interactive eclipse map\nto find out exactly when totality will occur and how long it will last in the location where you plan to observe the eclipse. Just click on a spot on the map, and an informational box will appear with specific times.\nDo I need any equipment to view the eclipse?\nAnyone planning to view the total solar eclipse of 2017 should get a pair of \nsolar viewing glasses\n. These protective shades make it possible for observers to look directly at the sun before and after totality. The following four companies sell eclipse glasses that meet the international standard (ISO 12312-2) recommended by NASA, the AAS and other scientific organizations: \nRainbow Symphony\n, \nAmerican Paper Optics\n, \nThousand Oaks Optical\n, Lunt Solar Systems and \nTSE 17\n.\nSunglasses cannot be used in place of solar viewing glasses. See our complete guide to find out \nhow to view the eclipse safely\n. \nDuring totality, when the disk of the sun is\ncompletely\ncovered by the moon, \nit is safe to look up at the celestial sight with the naked eye\n. \nBinoculars\n are helpful for seeing more detail in the solar corona. Telescopes are not necessary, but some skywatchers may use \nlow-powered telescopes\n to observe the sun's atmosphere during totality. Note that telescopes, binoculars and cameras must be fitted with solar filters before and after totality. Pointing an unprotected lens directly at the sun can damage the instrument.\nNEVER\nlook at the sun through binoculars, a telescope or a camera lens without a solar filter -- the magnified light can damage your eyes faster than looking at the sun unaided.\nSkywatchers outside the path of totality will still be able to see a partial solar eclipse. Solar viewing glasses allow skywatchers to look directly at the moon's progress across the face of the sun. You can also view the progress of a partial solar eclipse\nusing a pinhole camera\n.\nFor more information, see our complete guide for\nhow to view the eclipse safely\n.\nWhat else should I know before viewing the eclipse?\nAug. 21, 2017, may be\none of the worst traffic days in national history\n, some NASA representatives predict. Although about 12 million people live within the narrow band of totality, approximately 25 million reside within a day's drive of it, and the agency has estimated that the population inside the path of totality may double on the day of the eclipse.\nWith that in mind, make sure you plan for extra travel time, especially on the day of the eclipse. Most hotel rooms inside the path of totality have been booked for months or years, so you may not be able to stay inside the path the night before.\nWhen selecting a location where you plan to view the eclipse, keep in mind your proximity to food, water, parking and facilities. Attending an\norganized eclipse event\nis an ideal way to make sure those things are close by. Traveling even short distances could be difficult in some areas, and midday in the middle of August can mean punishing heat in many parts of the country.\nWhen is the next time a total solar eclipse will be visible from the U.S.?\nIn 2024, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies\nabove Mexico and Texas\n, up through the Midwest and northeastern U.S.\nFor more information about the total solar eclipse of 2017, check out these additional articles:\nGeneral eclipse info\nGet Ready for Major Traffic Jams During the 2017 Solar Eclipse \nWhere to See the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, State by State\nHow Long Will the 2017 Solar Eclipse Last? Depends Where You Are\nHow to Survive the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017\nHow to Safely Watch the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse\n7 of the Best Total Solar Eclipse Apps for Aug. 21\nEclipse science and history\nHere's What Scientists Have Learned From Total Solar Eclipses\nNASA Wants YOU to Be a Citizen Scientist for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse\nThis Is How YOU Can Do Science During the Great American Eclipse\nEclipse events and photography\nSolar Eclipse Photography: Tips, Settings, Equipment and Photo Guide\nHow to Film or Photograph the 2017 Solar Eclipse Like a Pro\nEclipse Party! 13 Solar Eclipse Celebrations Across the U.S.\nHow to Use Your Phone or DSLR to Help Make an Eclipse 'Megamovie'\nWatch a Livestream of the 2017 Solar Eclipse From 100,000 Feet in the Air\nEditor's note:\n If you take an amazing photo of the 2017 solar eclipse or any other celestial sight you'd like to share with us and our news partners for a possible story or image gallery, send images and comments to managing editor Tariq Malik at \nspacephotos@space.com\n.\nFollow us\n \n@Spacedotcom\n,\n \nFacebook\n or\n \nGoogle+\n. 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Read our wrap story here: **[Rare Coast-to-Coast Total Solar Eclipse Thrills Millions Across U.S.](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37871-solar-eclipse-2017-thrills-millions.html)**  Here is Space.com's complete guide to the epic event. It includes the latest amazing photos (which you can see in galleries [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37873-amazing-photos-of-solar-eclipse-2017.html), [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37893-solar-eclipse-2017-carbondale-photos.html) and [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37895-coolest-2017-solar-eclipse-signs-and-celebrations.html)) and videos (which are compiled [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37858-latest-videos-of-solar-eclipse-2017.html); some are also highlighted in our eclipse stories [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37868-solar-eclipse-2017-first-video.html) and [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37888-first-totality-video-of-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html)).\n\nMiss the 2017 total solar eclipse? Another one's coming to the U.S. in 2024:  \n**[After 'Super Bowl of Eclipses,' US Looks Forward to 2024 Total Solar Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37877-total-solar-eclipse-returns-to-us-in-2024.html) \\| [2024 Eclipse Totality Path Maps](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37878-solar-eclipse-2024-path-of-totality-maps.html)**\n\n**More Awesome Photos & Stories:**\n\nYou may like\n\n- [![during a total solar eclipse the sun appears as a dark spot with bright white light beaming out from behind. 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The sun\\&\\#039;s corona is visible around the edge of the moon. ](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWJyQWfVXi6w7mZiSHeUuQ.jpg) Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates](https:\/\/www.space.com\/news\/live\/annular-solar-eclipse-february-2026-live-updates)\n\n- [What the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Looked Like from 40,000 Feet Up](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37906-total-solar-eclipse-2017-alaska-airlines-flight.html) \\| [Photos](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37905-great-american-solar-eclipse-charter-flight-photos.html)\n- ['EPIC' Solar Eclipse View Captured from 1 Million Miles Away](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37904-great-american-solar-eclipse-dscovr-video.html)\n- ['Mr. Eclipse' Explains Why the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Is Special](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37898-total-eclipse-in-casper-wyoming-fred-espenak.html)\n- [Cliff Divers Plunge into Oregon Water Tank During Total Solar Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37899-cliff-divers-during-total-solar-eclipse.html)\n- [Call Her 'Eclipse': Baby Girl Born on Aug. 21 Gets a Fitting Name](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37908-baby-named-after-total-solar-eclipse.html)\n- [What to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37909-how-to-reuse-eclipse-glasses.html)\n\n[Interactive Solar Eclipse Maps](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37772-solar-eclipse-2017-maps.html) \\| [Eclipse Times](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37848-solar-eclipse-2017-time.html) \\| [Weather & Traffic Guide](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37701-solar-eclipse-2017-traffic-weather-forecasts.html) \\| [Best Video Streams](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37736-total-solar-eclipse-2017-live-streams.html) \\|[Complete Coverage](https:\/\/staging.space.com\/topics\/solar-eclipse)\n\n**REMEMBER:** During totality, when the sun's disk is completely covered by the moon, it is safe to view the eclipse with the naked eye. But skywatchers should **NEVER** look at a partial solar eclipse without proper eye protection. Looking directly at the sun, *even when it is partially covered by the moon*, can cause [serious eye damage or blindness](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37199-solar-eclipse-blindness.html). See our complete guide to find out [how to view the eclipse safely](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html).\n\n[Click here for more Space.com videos...](https:\/\/videos.space.com\/m\/okVWEcNj\/solar-eclipse-phases-explained-by-nasa?list=9wzCTV4g)\n\n## What is a total solar eclipse?\nA total solar eclipse occurs when the disk of the moon appears to **completely** cover the disk of the sun in the sky. The fact that total solar eclipses occur at all is a [quirk of cosmic geometry](https:\/\/blogs.scientificamerican.com\/life-unbounded\/the-solar-eclipse-coincidence\/). The moon orbits an average of 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometers) from Earth — just the right distance to seem the same size in the sky as the much-larger sun. However, these heavenly bodies line up only about once every 18 months.\n\nWant updates on all the best skywatching events?\n\nDiscover this week’s must-see night sky events, moon phases, and stunning astrophotos. Sign up for our skywatching newsletter and explore the universe with us\\!\n\nBy submitting your information you agree to the [Terms & Conditions](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/) and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/) and are aged 16 or over.\n\nOutside the path of totality, skywatchers in the continental U.S. and other nearby areas will see a [partial solar eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/15584-solar-eclipses.html), in which the moon appears to take a bite out of the sun's disk. Two to five solar eclipses occur each year on average, but total solar eclipses happen just once every 18 months or so.\n\n## What will I see during a total solar eclipse?\nDuring a total solar eclipse, the disk of the moon blocks out the last sliver of light from the sun, and [the sun's outer atmosphere, the corona](https:\/\/www.space.com\/17160-sun-atmosphere.html), becomes visible. The corona is far from an indistinct haze; skywatchers report seeing great jets and ribbons of light, twisting and curling out into the sky.\n\n\"It brings people to tears,\" Rick Fienberg, a spokesperson for the American Astronomical Society (AAS), told Space.com of the experience. \"It makes people's jaw drop.\"\n\nWhat to read next\n\n- [![The shadow of the moon is visible over Earth\\&\\#039;s southern surface to the left of the line separating night from day.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GZgTkheJqPsKynmqfaBqNU.jpg) See the moon's shadow darken Antarctica in epic satellite imagery of the Feb. 17 solar eclipse (video)](https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/see-the-moons-shadow-darken-antarctica-in-epic-satellite-imagery-of-the-feb-17-solar-eclipse-video)\n- [![A composite image showing the various stages of an annular solar eclipse. Three rows of 5 sun images are shown on a black background, with the middle row showing the climax of the eclipse.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uu7ALK7TkpAc7k2fvXmBPk.jpg) A 'ring of fire' just appeared in the sky over Antarctica. Here's what happened during today's annular solar eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/solar-eclipses\/a-ring-of-fire-just-appeared-in-the-sky-over-antarctica-heres-what-happened-during-todays-annular-solar-eclipse)\n- [![Woman using a solar telescope to look at the sun safely](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DoTGSmDDxJcxJTiHRB4xZd.jpg) Best solar telescopes 2026: Safely observe sun spots and solar eclipses](https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/skywatching-kit\/best-solar-telescopes-safely-observe-sun-spots-and-solar-eclipses)\n\nDuring totality, the area inside the moon's shadow is cloaked in twilight — a very strange feeling to experience in the middle of the day. Just before and just after totality, observers can see this cloak of darkness moving toward them across the landscape, and then moving away.\n\nThese effects are not visible during a partial solar eclipse, so skywatchers are encouraged to see if they are inside the path of totality during the total eclipse.\n\n## Where will the total solar eclipse be visible?\nThe path of totality for the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse is about 70 miles wide and stretches from Oregon to South Carolina. It passes through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.\n\nYou can use [this interactive map from NASA](https:\/\/eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov\/SEgoogle\/SEgoogle2001\/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html) to zoom in on the path and find out the exact locations from which it will be visible.\n\nYou can also check out [our state-by-state guide](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35495-where-to-see-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html) to find out which major cities and prime locations will fall inside the path of totality. You may also want to attend one of the many [eclipse parties and organized events](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html) taking place around the path of totality.\n\n## When will the total solar eclipse occur, and how long will it last?\nThe timing of the total solar eclipse and its duration both [depend on where you are](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36388-total-solar-eclipse-2017-duration.html) inside the path of totality.\n\nAt most, the moon will completely cover the disk of the sun for 2 minutes and 40 seconds. That's about how long totality will last for observers positioned anywhere along the center of the path of totality. As you move toward the edge of the path, the duration of totality will decrease. [People standing at the very edge of the path](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36885-see-solar-eclipse-on-the-edge.html) may observe totality for only a few seconds.\n\nThe chart below lists the moment of mid-totality and the duration of totality for a handful of cities that lie close to the center of the path. Data from NASA.\n\nSwipe to scroll horizontally\n\n|   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n|   | **Eclipse Begins** | **Totality Begins** | **Totality Ends** | **Eclipse Ends** |   |\n| Madras, OR | 09:06 a.m. | 10:19 a.m. | 10:21 a.m. | 11:41 a.m. | PDT |\n| Idaho Falls, ID | 10:15 a.m. | 11:33 a.m. | 11:34 a.m. | 12:58 p.m. | MDT |\n| Casper, WY | 10:22 a.m. | 11:42 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 01:09 p.m. | MDT |\n| Lincoln, NE | 11:37 a.m. | 01:02 p.m. | 01:04 p.m. | 02:29 p.m. | CDT |\n| Jefferson City, MO | 11:46 a.m. | 01:13 p.m. | 01:15 p.m. | 02:41 p.m. | CDT |\n| Carbondale, IL | 11:52 a.m. | 01:20 p.m. | 01:22 p.m. | 02:47 p.m. | CDT |\n| Paducah, KY | 11:54 a.m. | 01:22 p.m. | 01:24 p.m. | 02:49 p.m. | CDT |\n| Nashville, TN | 11:58 a.m. | 01:27 p.m. | 01:29 p.m. | 02:54 p.m. | CDT |\n| Clayton, GA | 01:06 p.m. | 02:35 p.m. | 02:38 p.m. | 04:01 p.m. | EDT |\n| Columbia, SC | 01:03 p.m. | 02:41 p.m. | 02:44 p.m. | 04:06 p.m. | EDT |\n\nBecause the shadow of the moon will move from west to east, totality will occur later in the day the farther east you travel. Use the [NASA interactive eclipse map](https:\/\/eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov\/SEgoogle\/SEgoogle2001\/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html) to find out exactly when totality will occur and how long it will last in the location where you plan to observe the eclipse. Just click on a spot on the map, and an informational box will appear with specific times.\n\n## Do I need any equipment to view the eclipse?\nAnyone planning to view the total solar eclipse of 2017 should get a pair of [solar viewing glasses](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36941-solar-eclipse-eye-protection-guide.html). These protective shades make it possible for observers to look directly at the sun before and after totality. The following four companies sell eclipse glasses that meet the international standard (ISO 12312-2) recommended by NASA, the AAS and other scientific organizations: [Rainbow Symphony](https:\/\/www.rainbowsymphonystore.com\/collections\/eclipse-glasses-safe-solar-viewers), [American Paper Optics](http:\/\/www.eclipseglasses.com\/), [Thousand Oaks Optical](http:\/\/www.thousandoaksoptical.com\/ecplise.html), Lunt Solar Systems and [TSE 17](http:\/\/tse17.com\/).\n\nSunglasses cannot be used in place of solar viewing glasses. See our complete guide to find out [how to view the eclipse safely](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html).\n\n[Click here for more Space.com videos...](https:\/\/videos.space.com\/m\/3Vo0teXv\/solar-eclipse-how-to-safely-view-it?list=9wzCTV4g)\n\nDuring totality, when the disk of the sun is ***completely*** covered by the moon, [it is safe to look up at the celestial sight with the naked eye](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37124-teaching-kids-about-solar-eclipses.html).\n\n[Binoculars](https:\/\/www.space.com\/26021-best-binoculars.html) are helpful for seeing more detail in the solar corona. Telescopes are not necessary, but some skywatchers may use [low-powered telescopes](https:\/\/www.space.com\/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html) to observe the sun's atmosphere during totality. Note that telescopes, binoculars and cameras must be fitted with solar filters before and after totality. Pointing an unprotected lens directly at the sun can damage the instrument. **NEVER** look at the sun through binoculars, a telescope or a camera lens without a solar filter -- the magnified light can damage your eyes faster than looking at the sun unaided.\n\nSkywatchers outside the path of totality will still be able to see a partial solar eclipse. Solar viewing glasses allow skywatchers to look directly at the moon's progress across the face of the sun. You can also view the progress of a partial solar eclipse [using a pinhole camera](https:\/\/www.space.com\/27488-partial-solar-eclipse-pinhole-camera-video.html).\n\nFor more information, see our complete guide for [how to view the eclipse safely](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html).\n\n## What else should I know before viewing the eclipse?\nAug. 21, 2017, may be [one of the worst traffic days in national history](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37234-expect-solar-eclipse-traffic-jams.html), some NASA representatives predict. Although about 12 million people live within the narrow band of totality, approximately 25 million reside within a day's drive of it, and the agency has estimated that the population inside the path of totality may double on the day of the eclipse.\n\nWith that in mind, make sure you plan for extra travel time, especially on the day of the eclipse. Most hotel rooms inside the path of totality have been booked for months or years, so you may not be able to stay inside the path the night before.\n\nWhen selecting a location where you plan to view the eclipse, keep in mind your proximity to food, water, parking and facilities. Attending an [organized eclipse event](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html) is an ideal way to make sure those things are close by. Traveling even short distances could be difficult in some areas, and midday in the middle of August can mean punishing heat in many parts of the country.\n\n## When is the next time a total solar eclipse will be visible from the U.S.?\nIn 2024, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies [above Mexico and Texas](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35437-great-american-eclipse-august-2017-astronomy-sun-moon.html), up through the Midwest and northeastern U.S.\n\nFor more information about the total solar eclipse of 2017, check out these additional articles:\n\n**General eclipse info**\n\n[Get Ready for Major Traffic Jams During the 2017 Solar Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37234-expect-solar-eclipse-traffic-jams.html)\n\n[Where to See the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, State by State](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35495-where-to-see-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html)\n\n[How Long Will the 2017 Solar Eclipse Last? Depends Where You Are](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36388-total-solar-eclipse-2017-duration.html)\n\n[How to Survive the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36471-how-to-survive-total-solar-eclipse-2017.html)\n\n[How to Safely Watch the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html)\n\n[7 of the Best Total Solar Eclipse Apps for Aug. 21](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37568-best-total-solar-eclipse-apps.html)\n\n**Eclipse science and history**\n\n[Here's What Scientists Have Learned From Total Solar Eclipses](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36785-solar-eclipse-science-throughout-history.html)\n\n[NASA Wants YOU to Be a Citizen Scientist for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37604-nasa-citizen-scientist-solar-eclipse-app.html)\n\n[This Is How YOU Can Do Science During the Great American Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35402-great-american-eclipse-august-2017-crowdsourcing-science.html)\n\n**Eclipse events and photography**\n\n[Solar Eclipse Photography: Tips, Settings, Equipment and Photo Guide](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37127-solar-eclipse-safe-photography-tips.html)\n\n[How to Film or Photograph the 2017 Solar Eclipse Like a Pro](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37223-how-to-photograph-solar-eclipse.html)\n\n[Eclipse Party! 13 Solar Eclipse Celebrations Across the U.S.](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html)\n\n[How to Use Your Phone or DSLR to Help Make an Eclipse 'Megamovie'](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35875-help-make-crowdsourced-eclipse-movie.html)\n\n[Watch a Livestream of the 2017 Solar Eclipse From 100,000 Feet in the Air](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36383-solar-eclipse-2017-balloon-livestream.html)\n\n**Editor's note:** If you take an amazing photo of the 2017 solar eclipse or any other celestial sight you'd like to share with us and our news partners for a possible story or image gallery, send images and comments to managing editor Tariq Malik at [spacephotos@space.com](mailto:spacephotos@space.com).\n\n*Follow us* [*@Spacedotcom*](http:\/\/twitter.com\/spacedotcom)*,* [*Facebook*](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/spacecom) *or* [*Google+*](https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+SPACEcom\/posts)*. 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Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.\n\nClose\n\nPlease login or signup to comment\n\nPlease wait...\n\nLogin\n\nSign Up","attrs_readable_markdown":"On Aug. 21, 2017, skies darkened from Oregon to South Carolina in the first total solar eclipse visible from coast to coast across the United States in 99 years. Read our wrap story here: **[Rare Coast-to-Coast Total Solar Eclipse Thrills Millions Across U.S.](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37871-solar-eclipse-2017-thrills-millions.html)**  Here is Space.com's complete guide to the epic event. It includes the latest amazing photos (which you can see in galleries [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37873-amazing-photos-of-solar-eclipse-2017.html), [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37893-solar-eclipse-2017-carbondale-photos.html) and [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37895-coolest-2017-solar-eclipse-signs-and-celebrations.html)) and videos (which are compiled [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37858-latest-videos-of-solar-eclipse-2017.html); some are also highlighted in our eclipse stories [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37868-solar-eclipse-2017-first-video.html) and [here](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37888-first-totality-video-of-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html)).\n\nMiss the 2017 total solar eclipse? Another one's coming to the U.S. in 2024:  \n**[After 'Super Bowl of Eclipses,' US Looks Forward to 2024 Total Solar Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37877-total-solar-eclipse-returns-to-us-in-2024.html) \\| [2024 Eclipse Totality Path Maps](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37878-solar-eclipse-2024-path-of-totality-maps.html)**\n\n**More Awesome Photos & Stories:**\n\n- [What the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Looked Like from 40,000 Feet Up](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37906-total-solar-eclipse-2017-alaska-airlines-flight.html) \\| [Photos](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37905-great-american-solar-eclipse-charter-flight-photos.html)\n- ['EPIC' Solar Eclipse View Captured from 1 Million Miles Away](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37904-great-american-solar-eclipse-dscovr-video.html)\n- ['Mr. Eclipse' Explains Why the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Is Special](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37898-total-eclipse-in-casper-wyoming-fred-espenak.html)\n- [Cliff Divers Plunge into Oregon Water Tank During Total Solar Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37899-cliff-divers-during-total-solar-eclipse.html)\n- [Call Her 'Eclipse': Baby Girl Born on Aug. 21 Gets a Fitting Name](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37908-baby-named-after-total-solar-eclipse.html)\n- [What to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37909-how-to-reuse-eclipse-glasses.html)\n\n[Interactive Solar Eclipse Maps](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37772-solar-eclipse-2017-maps.html) \\| [Eclipse Times](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37848-solar-eclipse-2017-time.html) \\| [Weather & Traffic Guide](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37701-solar-eclipse-2017-traffic-weather-forecasts.html) \\| [Best Video Streams](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37736-total-solar-eclipse-2017-live-streams.html) \\|[Complete Coverage](https:\/\/staging.space.com\/topics\/solar-eclipse)\n\n**REMEMBER:** During totality, when the sun's disk is completely covered by the moon, it is safe to view the eclipse with the naked eye. But skywatchers should **NEVER** look at a partial solar eclipse without proper eye protection. Looking directly at the sun, *even when it is partially covered by the moon*, can cause [serious eye damage or blindness](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37199-solar-eclipse-blindness.html). See our complete guide to find out [how to view the eclipse safely](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html).\n\n## What is a total solar eclipse?\nA total solar eclipse occurs when the disk of the moon appears to **completely** cover the disk of the sun in the sky. The fact that total solar eclipses occur at all is a [quirk of cosmic geometry](https:\/\/blogs.scientificamerican.com\/life-unbounded\/the-solar-eclipse-coincidence\/). The moon orbits an average of 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometers) from Earth — just the right distance to seem the same size in the sky as the much-larger sun. However, these heavenly bodies line up only about once every 18 months.\n\nDiscover this week’s must-see night sky events, moon phases, and stunning astrophotos. Sign up for our skywatching newsletter and explore the universe with us\\!\n\nOutside the path of totality, skywatchers in the continental U.S. and other nearby areas will see a [partial solar eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/15584-solar-eclipses.html), in which the moon appears to take a bite out of the sun's disk. Two to five solar eclipses occur each year on average, but total solar eclipses happen just once every 18 months or so.\n\n## What will I see during a total solar eclipse?\nDuring a total solar eclipse, the disk of the moon blocks out the last sliver of light from the sun, and [the sun's outer atmosphere, the corona](https:\/\/www.space.com\/17160-sun-atmosphere.html), becomes visible. The corona is far from an indistinct haze; skywatchers report seeing great jets and ribbons of light, twisting and curling out into the sky.\n\n\"It brings people to tears,\" Rick Fienberg, a spokesperson for the American Astronomical Society (AAS), told Space.com of the experience. \"It makes people's jaw drop.\"\n\nDuring totality, the area inside the moon's shadow is cloaked in twilight — a very strange feeling to experience in the middle of the day. Just before and just after totality, observers can see this cloak of darkness moving toward them across the landscape, and then moving away.\n\nThese effects are not visible during a partial solar eclipse, so skywatchers are encouraged to see if they are inside the path of totality during the total eclipse.\n\n## Where will the total solar eclipse be visible?\nThe path of totality for the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse is about 70 miles wide and stretches from Oregon to South Carolina. It passes through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.\n\nYou can use [this interactive map from NASA](https:\/\/eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov\/SEgoogle\/SEgoogle2001\/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html) to zoom in on the path and find out the exact locations from which it will be visible.\n\nYou can also check out [our state-by-state guide](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35495-where-to-see-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html) to find out which major cities and prime locations will fall inside the path of totality. You may also want to attend one of the many [eclipse parties and organized events](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html) taking place around the path of totality.\n\n## When will the total solar eclipse occur, and how long will it last?\nThe timing of the total solar eclipse and its duration both [depend on where you are](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36388-total-solar-eclipse-2017-duration.html) inside the path of totality.\n\nAt most, the moon will completely cover the disk of the sun for 2 minutes and 40 seconds. That's about how long totality will last for observers positioned anywhere along the center of the path of totality. As you move toward the edge of the path, the duration of totality will decrease. [People standing at the very edge of the path](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36885-see-solar-eclipse-on-the-edge.html) may observe totality for only a few seconds.\n\nThe chart below lists the moment of mid-totality and the duration of totality for a handful of cities that lie close to the center of the path. Data from NASA.\n\nSwipe to scroll horizontally\n\n|   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n|   | **Eclipse Begins** | **Totality Begins** | **Totality Ends** | **Eclipse Ends** |   |\n| Madras, OR | 09:06 a.m. | 10:19 a.m. | 10:21 a.m. | 11:41 a.m. | PDT |\n| Idaho Falls, ID | 10:15 a.m. | 11:33 a.m. | 11:34 a.m. | 12:58 p.m. | MDT |\n| Casper, WY | 10:22 a.m. | 11:42 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 01:09 p.m. | MDT |\n| Lincoln, NE | 11:37 a.m. | 01:02 p.m. | 01:04 p.m. | 02:29 p.m. | CDT |\n| Jefferson City, MO | 11:46 a.m. | 01:13 p.m. | 01:15 p.m. | 02:41 p.m. | CDT |\n| Carbondale, IL | 11:52 a.m. | 01:20 p.m. | 01:22 p.m. | 02:47 p.m. | CDT |\n| Paducah, KY | 11:54 a.m. | 01:22 p.m. | 01:24 p.m. | 02:49 p.m. | CDT |\n| Nashville, TN | 11:58 a.m. | 01:27 p.m. | 01:29 p.m. | 02:54 p.m. | CDT |\n| Clayton, GA | 01:06 p.m. | 02:35 p.m. | 02:38 p.m. | 04:01 p.m. | EDT |\n| Columbia, SC | 01:03 p.m. | 02:41 p.m. | 02:44 p.m. | 04:06 p.m. | EDT |\n\nBecause the shadow of the moon will move from west to east, totality will occur later in the day the farther east you travel. Use the [NASA interactive eclipse map](https:\/\/eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov\/SEgoogle\/SEgoogle2001\/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html) to find out exactly when totality will occur and how long it will last in the location where you plan to observe the eclipse. Just click on a spot on the map, and an informational box will appear with specific times.\n\n## Do I need any equipment to view the eclipse?\nAnyone planning to view the total solar eclipse of 2017 should get a pair of [solar viewing glasses](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36941-solar-eclipse-eye-protection-guide.html). These protective shades make it possible for observers to look directly at the sun before and after totality. The following four companies sell eclipse glasses that meet the international standard (ISO 12312-2) recommended by NASA, the AAS and other scientific organizations: [Rainbow Symphony](https:\/\/www.rainbowsymphonystore.com\/collections\/eclipse-glasses-safe-solar-viewers), [American Paper Optics](http:\/\/www.eclipseglasses.com\/), [Thousand Oaks Optical](http:\/\/www.thousandoaksoptical.com\/ecplise.html), Lunt Solar Systems and [TSE 17](http:\/\/tse17.com\/).\n\nSunglasses cannot be used in place of solar viewing glasses. See our complete guide to find out [how to view the eclipse safely](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html).\n\nDuring totality, when the disk of the sun is ***completely*** covered by the moon, [it is safe to look up at the celestial sight with the naked eye](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37124-teaching-kids-about-solar-eclipses.html).\n\n[Binoculars](https:\/\/www.space.com\/26021-best-binoculars.html) are helpful for seeing more detail in the solar corona. Telescopes are not necessary, but some skywatchers may use [low-powered telescopes](https:\/\/www.space.com\/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html) to observe the sun's atmosphere during totality. Note that telescopes, binoculars and cameras must be fitted with solar filters before and after totality. Pointing an unprotected lens directly at the sun can damage the instrument. **NEVER** look at the sun through binoculars, a telescope or a camera lens without a solar filter -- the magnified light can damage your eyes faster than looking at the sun unaided.\n\nSkywatchers outside the path of totality will still be able to see a partial solar eclipse. Solar viewing glasses allow skywatchers to look directly at the moon's progress across the face of the sun. You can also view the progress of a partial solar eclipse [using a pinhole camera](https:\/\/www.space.com\/27488-partial-solar-eclipse-pinhole-camera-video.html).\n\nFor more information, see our complete guide for [how to view the eclipse safely](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html).\n\n## What else should I know before viewing the eclipse?\nAug. 21, 2017, may be [one of the worst traffic days in national history](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37234-expect-solar-eclipse-traffic-jams.html), some NASA representatives predict. Although about 12 million people live within the narrow band of totality, approximately 25 million reside within a day's drive of it, and the agency has estimated that the population inside the path of totality may double on the day of the eclipse.\n\nWith that in mind, make sure you plan for extra travel time, especially on the day of the eclipse. Most hotel rooms inside the path of totality have been booked for months or years, so you may not be able to stay inside the path the night before.\n\nWhen selecting a location where you plan to view the eclipse, keep in mind your proximity to food, water, parking and facilities. Attending an [organized eclipse event](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html) is an ideal way to make sure those things are close by. Traveling even short distances could be difficult in some areas, and midday in the middle of August can mean punishing heat in many parts of the country.\n\n## When is the next time a total solar eclipse will be visible from the U.S.?\nIn 2024, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies [above Mexico and Texas](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35437-great-american-eclipse-august-2017-astronomy-sun-moon.html), up through the Midwest and northeastern U.S.\n\nFor more information about the total solar eclipse of 2017, check out these additional articles:\n\n**General eclipse info**\n\n[Get Ready for Major Traffic Jams During the 2017 Solar Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37234-expect-solar-eclipse-traffic-jams.html)\n\n[Where to See the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, State by State](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35495-where-to-see-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html)\n\n[How Long Will the 2017 Solar Eclipse Last? Depends Where You Are](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36388-total-solar-eclipse-2017-duration.html)\n\n[How to Survive the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36471-how-to-survive-total-solar-eclipse-2017.html)\n\n[How to Safely Watch the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html)\n\n[7 of the Best Total Solar Eclipse Apps for Aug. 21](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37568-best-total-solar-eclipse-apps.html)\n\n**Eclipse science and history**\n\n[Here's What Scientists Have Learned From Total Solar Eclipses](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36785-solar-eclipse-science-throughout-history.html)\n\n[NASA Wants YOU to Be a Citizen Scientist for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37604-nasa-citizen-scientist-solar-eclipse-app.html)\n\n[This Is How YOU Can Do Science During the Great American Eclipse](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35402-great-american-eclipse-august-2017-crowdsourcing-science.html)\n\n**Eclipse events and photography**\n\n[Solar Eclipse Photography: Tips, Settings, Equipment and Photo Guide](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37127-solar-eclipse-safe-photography-tips.html)\n\n[How to Film or Photograph the 2017 Solar Eclipse Like a Pro](https:\/\/www.space.com\/37223-how-to-photograph-solar-eclipse.html)\n\n[Eclipse Party! 13 Solar Eclipse Celebrations Across the U.S.](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html)\n\n[How to Use Your Phone or DSLR to Help Make an Eclipse 'Megamovie'](https:\/\/www.space.com\/35875-help-make-crowdsourced-eclipse-movie.html)\n\n[Watch a Livestream of the 2017 Solar Eclipse From 100,000 Feet in the Air](https:\/\/www.space.com\/36383-solar-eclipse-2017-balloon-livestream.html)\n\n**Editor's note:** If you take an amazing photo of the 2017 solar eclipse or any other celestial sight you'd like to share with us and our news partners for a possible story or image gallery, send images and comments to managing editor Tariq Malik at [spacephotos@space.com](mailto:spacephotos@space.com).\n\n*Follow us* [*@Spacedotcom*](http:\/\/twitter.com\/spacedotcom)*,* [*Facebook*](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/spacecom) *or* [*Google+*](https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+SPACEcom\/posts)*. 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Boilerpipe Text	On Aug. 21, 2017, skies darkened from Oregon to South Carolina in the first total solar eclipse visible from coast to coast across the United States in 99 years. Read our wrap story here: Rare Coast-to-Coast Total Solar Eclipse Thrills Millions Across U.S. Here is Space.com's complete guide to the epic event. It includes the latest amazing photos (which you can see in galleries here , here and here ) and videos (which are compiled here ; some are also highlighted in our eclipse stories here and here ). Miss the 2017 total solar eclipse? Another one's coming to the U.S. in 2024: After 'Super Bowl of Eclipses,' US Looks Forward to 2024 Total Solar Eclipse \| 2024 Eclipse Totality Path Maps More Awesome Photos & Stories: What the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Looked Like from 40,000 Feet Up \| Photos 'EPIC' Solar Eclipse View Captured from 1 Million Miles Away 'Mr. Eclipse' Explains Why the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Is Special Cliff Divers Plunge into Oregon Water Tank During Total Solar Eclipse Call Her 'Eclipse': Baby Girl Born on Aug. 21 Gets a Fitting Name What to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses Interactive Solar Eclipse Maps \| Eclipse Times \| Weather & Traffic Guide \| Best Video Streams \| Complete Coverage REMEMBER: During totality, when the sun's disk is completely covered by the moon, it is safe to view the eclipse with the naked eye. But skywatchers should NEVER look at a partial solar eclipse without proper eye protection. Looking directly at the sun, even when it is partially covered by the moon , can cause serious eye damage or blindness . See our complete guide to find out how to view the eclipse safely . What is a total solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse occurs when the disk of the moon appears to completely cover the disk of the sun in the sky. The fact that total solar eclipses occur at all is a quirk of cosmic geometry . The moon orbits an average of 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometers) from Earth — just the right distance to seem the same size in the sky as the much-larger sun. However, these heavenly bodies line up only about once every 18 months. Discover this week’s must-see night sky events, moon phases, and stunning astrophotos. Sign up for our skywatching newsletter and explore the universe with us! Outside the path of totality, skywatchers in the continental U.S. and other nearby areas will see a partial solar eclipse , in which the moon appears to take a bite out of the sun's disk. Two to five solar eclipses occur each year on average, but total solar eclipses happen just once every 18 months or so. What will I see during a total solar eclipse? During a total solar eclipse, the disk of the moon blocks out the last sliver of light from the sun, and the sun's outer atmosphere, the corona , becomes visible. The corona is far from an indistinct haze; skywatchers report seeing great jets and ribbons of light, twisting and curling out into the sky. "It brings people to tears," Rick Fienberg, a spokesperson for the American Astronomical Society (AAS), told Space.com of the experience. "It makes people's jaw drop." During totality, the area inside the moon's shadow is cloaked in twilight — a very strange feeling to experience in the middle of the day. Just before and just after totality, observers can see this cloak of darkness moving toward them across the landscape, and then moving away. These effects are not visible during a partial solar eclipse, so skywatchers are encouraged to see if they are inside the path of totality during the total eclipse. Where will the total solar eclipse be visible? The path of totality for the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse is about 70 miles wide and stretches from Oregon to South Carolina. It passes through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. You can use this interactive map from NASA to zoom in on the path and find out the exact locations from which it will be visible. You can also check out our state-by-state guide to find out which major cities and prime locations will fall inside the path of totality. You may also want to attend one of the many eclipse parties and organized events taking place around the path of totality. When will the total solar eclipse occur, and how long will it last? The timing of the total solar eclipse and its duration both depend on where you are inside the path of totality. At most, the moon will completely cover the disk of the sun for 2 minutes and 40 seconds. That's about how long totality will last for observers positioned anywhere along the center of the path of totality. As you move toward the edge of the path, the duration of totality will decrease. People standing at the very edge of the path may observe totality for only a few seconds. The chart below lists the moment of mid-totality and the duration of totality for a handful of cities that lie close to the center of the path. Data from NASA. Swipe to scroll horizontally Eclipse Begins Totality Begins Totality Ends Eclipse Ends Madras, OR 09:06 a.m. 10:19 a.m. 10:21 a.m. 11:41 a.m. PDT Idaho Falls, ID 10:15 a.m. 11:33 a.m. 11:34 a.m. 12:58 p.m. MDT Casper, WY 10:22 a.m. 11:42 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 01:09 p.m. MDT Lincoln, NE 11:37 a.m. 01:02 p.m. 01:04 p.m. 02:29 p.m. CDT Jefferson City, MO 11:46 a.m. 01:13 p.m. 01:15 p.m. 02:41 p.m. CDT Carbondale, IL 11:52 a.m. 01:20 p.m. 01:22 p.m. 02:47 p.m. CDT Paducah, KY 11:54 a.m. 01:22 p.m. 01:24 p.m. 02:49 p.m. CDT Nashville, TN 11:58 a.m. 01:27 p.m. 01:29 p.m. 02:54 p.m. CDT Clayton, GA 01:06 p.m. 02:35 p.m. 02:38 p.m. 04:01 p.m. EDT Columbia, SC 01:03 p.m. 02:41 p.m. 02:44 p.m. 04:06 p.m. EDT Because the shadow of the moon will move from west to east, totality will occur later in the day the farther east you travel. Use the NASA interactive eclipse map to find out exactly when totality will occur and how long it will last in the location where you plan to observe the eclipse. Just click on a spot on the map, and an informational box will appear with specific times. Do I need any equipment to view the eclipse? Anyone planning to view the total solar eclipse of 2017 should get a pair of solar viewing glasses . These protective shades make it possible for observers to look directly at the sun before and after totality. The following four companies sell eclipse glasses that meet the international standard (ISO 12312-2) recommended by NASA, the AAS and other scientific organizations: Rainbow Symphony , American Paper Optics , Thousand Oaks Optical , Lunt Solar Systems and TSE 17 . Sunglasses cannot be used in place of solar viewing glasses. See our complete guide to find out how to view the eclipse safely . During totality, when the disk of the sun is completely covered by the moon, it is safe to look up at the celestial sight with the naked eye . Binoculars are helpful for seeing more detail in the solar corona. Telescopes are not necessary, but some skywatchers may use low-powered telescopes to observe the sun's atmosphere during totality. Note that telescopes, binoculars and cameras must be fitted with solar filters before and after totality. Pointing an unprotected lens directly at the sun can damage the instrument. NEVER look at the sun through binoculars, a telescope or a camera lens without a solar filter -- the magnified light can damage your eyes faster than looking at the sun unaided. Skywatchers outside the path of totality will still be able to see a partial solar eclipse. Solar viewing glasses allow skywatchers to look directly at the moon's progress across the face of the sun. You can also view the progress of a partial solar eclipse using a pinhole camera . For more information, see our complete guide for how to view the eclipse safely . What else should I know before viewing the eclipse? Aug. 21, 2017, may be one of the worst traffic days in national history , some NASA representatives predict. Although about 12 million people live within the narrow band of totality, approximately 25 million reside within a day's drive of it, and the agency has estimated that the population inside the path of totality may double on the day of the eclipse. With that in mind, make sure you plan for extra travel time, especially on the day of the eclipse. Most hotel rooms inside the path of totality have been booked for months or years, so you may not be able to stay inside the path the night before. When selecting a location where you plan to view the eclipse, keep in mind your proximity to food, water, parking and facilities. Attending an organized eclipse event is an ideal way to make sure those things are close by. Traveling even short distances could be difficult in some areas, and midday in the middle of August can mean punishing heat in many parts of the country. When is the next time a total solar eclipse will be visible from the U.S.? In 2024, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies above Mexico and Texas , up through the Midwest and northeastern U.S. For more information about the total solar eclipse of 2017, check out these additional articles: General eclipse info Get Ready for Major Traffic Jams During the 2017 Solar Eclipse Where to See the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, State by State How Long Will the 2017 Solar Eclipse Last? Depends Where You Are How to Survive the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 How to Safely Watch the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse 7 of the Best Total Solar Eclipse Apps for Aug. 21 Eclipse science and history Here's What Scientists Have Learned From Total Solar Eclipses NASA Wants YOU to Be a Citizen Scientist for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse This Is How YOU Can Do Science During the Great American Eclipse Eclipse events and photography Solar Eclipse Photography: Tips, Settings, Equipment and Photo Guide How to Film or Photograph the 2017 Solar Eclipse Like a Pro Eclipse Party! 13 Solar Eclipse Celebrations Across the U.S. How to Use Your Phone or DSLR to Help Make an Eclipse 'Megamovie' Watch a Livestream of the 2017 Solar Eclipse From 100,000 Feet in the Air Editor's note: If you take an amazing photo of the 2017 solar eclipse or any other celestial sight you'd like to share with us and our news partners for a possible story or image gallery, send images and comments to managing editor Tariq Malik at spacephotos@space.com . 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The lower part of its disk is hidden by Earth\&\#039;s shadow during an eclipse.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NNeEkgL9FUxB7XDSnukQGE.jpg) Lunar Eclipses Totality is over — Feast your eyes on the 1st photos of the blood moon total lunar eclipse 2026](https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/totality-is-over-feast-your-eyes-on-the-1st-photos-of-the-blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-2026 "Totality is over — Feast your eyes on the 1st photos of the blood moon total lunar eclipse 2026") [![noaa aurora viewline map showing possible northern lights visibility across 18 us states from alaska to illinois. in the background is a curtain of green light shining over water as the northern lights dance in the sky.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XzwdVZGmeYcK8PKGfswHgJ.jpg) Auroras Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight and over the weekend](https://www.space.com/stargazing/auroras/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-18-states-tonight-and-over-the-weekend-march-20-22 "Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight and over the weekend ") [![close up view of a blood red moon during total lunar eclipse and above is golden fireworks symbolizing new year\&\#039;s eve.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qdRhquHb8cGQHCTsrsrCkM.jpg) Lunar Eclipses The total lunar eclipse tonight will be the last until New Year's Eve 2028](https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/the-total-lunar-eclipse-on-march-3-will-be-the-last-until-new-years-eve-2028 "The total lunar eclipse tonight will be the last until New Year's Eve 2028") [![a map of the us showing the possible aurora view line for tonight courtesy of NOAA\&\#039;s space weather prediction center. 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It includes the latest amazing photos (which you can see in galleries [here](https://www.space.com/37873-amazing-photos-of-solar-eclipse-2017.html), [here](https://www.space.com/37893-solar-eclipse-2017-carbondale-photos.html) and [here](https://www.space.com/37895-coolest-2017-solar-eclipse-signs-and-celebrations.html)) and videos (which are compiled [here](https://www.space.com/37858-latest-videos-of-solar-eclipse-2017.html); some are also highlighted in our eclipse stories [here](https://www.space.com/37868-solar-eclipse-2017-first-video.html) and [here](https://www.space.com/37888-first-totality-video-of-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html)). Miss the 2017 total solar eclipse? Another one's coming to the U.S. in 2024: [After 'Super Bowl of Eclipses,' US Looks Forward to 2024 Total Solar Eclipse](https://www.space.com/37877-total-solar-eclipse-returns-to-us-in-2024.html) \\| [2024 Eclipse Totality Path Maps](https://www.space.com/37878-solar-eclipse-2024-path-of-totality-maps.html) More Awesome Photos & Stories: You may like - [![during a total solar eclipse the sun appears as a dark spot with bright white light beaming out from behind. A series of phases surround the main eclipse image, showing the moon take a progressively bigger \"bite\" out of the sun. ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sxE67qL6n6pmzf5Fp3bxSB.jpg) What is a solar eclipse?](https://www.space.com/15584-solar-eclipses.html) - [![Four people wear solar eclipse glasses and look into the sky while smiling](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FDeikJmmRXu6HgzGZTAWqN.jpg) Solar eclipse glasses: How to check safety and use them correctly](https://www.space.com/36941-solar-eclipse-eye-protection-guide.html) - [![detailed view of the sun blocked by the moon in the center, creating a dramatic ring of fire against a black background. The sun\&\#039;s corona is visible around the edge of the moon. ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oWJyQWfVXi6w7mZiSHeUuQ.jpg) Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates](https://www.space.com/news/live/annular-solar-eclipse-february-2026-live-updates) - [What the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Looked Like from 40,000 Feet Up](https://www.space.com/37906-total-solar-eclipse-2017-alaska-airlines-flight.html) \\| [Photos](https://www.space.com/37905-great-american-solar-eclipse-charter-flight-photos.html) - ['EPIC' Solar Eclipse View Captured from 1 Million Miles Away](https://www.space.com/37904-great-american-solar-eclipse-dscovr-video.html) - ['Mr. Eclipse' Explains Why the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Is Special](https://www.space.com/37898-total-eclipse-in-casper-wyoming-fred-espenak.html) - [Cliff Divers Plunge into Oregon Water Tank During Total Solar Eclipse](https://www.space.com/37899-cliff-divers-during-total-solar-eclipse.html) - [Call Her 'Eclipse': Baby Girl Born on Aug. 21 Gets a Fitting Name](https://www.space.com/37908-baby-named-after-total-solar-eclipse.html) - [What to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses](https://www.space.com/37909-how-to-reuse-eclipse-glasses.html) [Interactive Solar Eclipse Maps](https://www.space.com/37772-solar-eclipse-2017-maps.html) \\| [Eclipse Times](https://www.space.com/37848-solar-eclipse-2017-time.html) \\| [Weather & Traffic Guide](https://www.space.com/37701-solar-eclipse-2017-traffic-weather-forecasts.html) \\| [Best Video Streams](https://www.space.com/37736-total-solar-eclipse-2017-live-streams.html) \\|[Complete Coverage](https://staging.space.com/topics/solar-eclipse) REMEMBER: During totality, when the sun's disk is completely covered by the moon, it is safe to view the eclipse with the naked eye. But skywatchers should NEVER** look at a partial solar eclipse without proper eye protection. Looking directly at the sun, even when it is partially covered by the moon, can cause [serious eye damage or blindness](https://www.space.com/37199-solar-eclipse-blindness.html). See our complete guide to find out [how to view the eclipse safely](https://www.space.com/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html). [Click here for more Space.com videos...](https://videos.space.com/m/okVWEcNj/solar-eclipse-phases-explained-by-nasa?list=9wzCTV4g) ## What is a total solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse occurs when the disk of the moon appears to completely cover the disk of the sun in the sky. The fact that total solar eclipses occur at all is a [quirk of cosmic geometry](https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/life-unbounded/the-solar-eclipse-coincidence/). The moon orbits an average of 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometers) from Earth — just the right distance to seem the same size in the sky as the much-larger sun. However, these heavenly bodies line up only about once every 18 months. Want updates on all the best skywatching events? Discover this week’s must-see night sky events, moon phases, and stunning astrophotos. Sign up for our skywatching newsletter and explore the universe with us\! By submitting your information you agree to the [Terms & Conditions](https://futureplc.com/terms-conditions/) and [Privacy Policy](https://futureplc.com/privacy-policy/) and are aged 16 or over. Outside the path of totality, skywatchers in the continental U.S. and other nearby areas will see a [partial solar eclipse](https://www.space.com/15584-solar-eclipses.html), in which the moon appears to take a bite out of the sun's disk. Two to five solar eclipses occur each year on average, but total solar eclipses happen just once every 18 months or so. ## What will I see during a total solar eclipse? During a total solar eclipse, the disk of the moon blocks out the last sliver of light from the sun, and [the sun's outer atmosphere, the corona](https://www.space.com/17160-sun-atmosphere.html), becomes visible. The corona is far from an indistinct haze; skywatchers report seeing great jets and ribbons of light, twisting and curling out into the sky. "It brings people to tears," Rick Fienberg, a spokesperson for the American Astronomical Society (AAS), told Space.com of the experience. "It makes people's jaw drop." What to read next - [![The shadow of the moon is visible over Earth\&\#039;s southern surface to the left of the line separating night from day.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GZgTkheJqPsKynmqfaBqNU.jpg) See the moon's shadow darken Antarctica in epic satellite imagery of the Feb. 17 solar eclipse (video)](https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/see-the-moons-shadow-darken-antarctica-in-epic-satellite-imagery-of-the-feb-17-solar-eclipse-video) - [![A composite image showing the various stages of an annular solar eclipse. Three rows of 5 sun images are shown on a black background, with the middle row showing the climax of the eclipse.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uu7ALK7TkpAc7k2fvXmBPk.jpg) A 'ring of fire' just appeared in the sky over Antarctica. Here's what happened during today's annular solar eclipse](https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/a-ring-of-fire-just-appeared-in-the-sky-over-antarctica-heres-what-happened-during-todays-annular-solar-eclipse) - [![Woman using a solar telescope to look at the sun safely](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DoTGSmDDxJcxJTiHRB4xZd.jpg) Best solar telescopes 2026: Safely observe sun spots and solar eclipses](https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/best-solar-telescopes-safely-observe-sun-spots-and-solar-eclipses) During totality, the area inside the moon's shadow is cloaked in twilight — a very strange feeling to experience in the middle of the day. Just before and just after totality, observers can see this cloak of darkness moving toward them across the landscape, and then moving away. These effects are not visible during a partial solar eclipse, so skywatchers are encouraged to see if they are inside the path of totality during the total eclipse. ## Where will the total solar eclipse be visible? The path of totality for the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse is about 70 miles wide and stretches from Oregon to South Carolina. It passes through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. You can use [this interactive map from NASA](https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html) to zoom in on the path and find out the exact locations from which it will be visible. You can also check out [our state-by-state guide](https://www.space.com/35495-where-to-see-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html) to find out which major cities and prime locations will fall inside the path of totality. You may also want to attend one of the many [eclipse parties and organized events](https://www.space.com/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html) taking place around the path of totality. ## When will the total solar eclipse occur, and how long will it last? The timing of the total solar eclipse and its duration both [depend on where you are](https://www.space.com/36388-total-solar-eclipse-2017-duration.html) inside the path of totality. At most, the moon will completely cover the disk of the sun for 2 minutes and 40 seconds. That's about how long totality will last for observers positioned anywhere along the center of the path of totality. As you move toward the edge of the path, the duration of totality will decrease. [People standing at the very edge of the path](https://www.space.com/36885-see-solar-eclipse-on-the-edge.html) may observe totality for only a few seconds. The chart below lists the moment of mid-totality and the duration of totality for a handful of cities that lie close to the center of the path. Data from NASA. Swipe to scroll horizontally \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| \| Eclipse Begins \| Totality Begins \| Totality Ends \| Eclipse Ends \| \| \| Madras, OR \| 09:06 a.m. \| 10:19 a.m. \| 10:21 a.m. \| 11:41 a.m. \| PDT \| \| Idaho Falls, ID \| 10:15 a.m. \| 11:33 a.m. \| 11:34 a.m. \| 12:58 p.m. \| MDT \| \| Casper, WY \| 10:22 a.m. \| 11:42 a.m. \| 11:45 a.m. \| 01:09 p.m. \| MDT \| \| Lincoln, NE \| 11:37 a.m. \| 01:02 p.m. \| 01:04 p.m. \| 02:29 p.m. \| CDT \| \| Jefferson City, MO \| 11:46 a.m. \| 01:13 p.m. \| 01:15 p.m. \| 02:41 p.m. \| CDT \| \| Carbondale, IL \| 11:52 a.m. \| 01:20 p.m. \| 01:22 p.m. \| 02:47 p.m. \| CDT \| \| Paducah, KY \| 11:54 a.m. \| 01:22 p.m. \| 01:24 p.m. \| 02:49 p.m. \| CDT \| \| Nashville, TN \| 11:58 a.m. \| 01:27 p.m. \| 01:29 p.m. \| 02:54 p.m. \| CDT \| \| Clayton, GA \| 01:06 p.m. \| 02:35 p.m. \| 02:38 p.m. \| 04:01 p.m. \| EDT \| \| Columbia, SC \| 01:03 p.m. \| 02:41 p.m. \| 02:44 p.m. \| 04:06 p.m. \| EDT \| Because the shadow of the moon will move from west to east, totality will occur later in the day the farther east you travel. Use the [NASA interactive eclipse map](https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html) to find out exactly when totality will occur and how long it will last in the location where you plan to observe the eclipse. Just click on a spot on the map, and an informational box will appear with specific times. ## Do I need any equipment to view the eclipse? Anyone planning to view the total solar eclipse of 2017 should get a pair of [solar viewing glasses](https://www.space.com/36941-solar-eclipse-eye-protection-guide.html). These protective shades make it possible for observers to look directly at the sun before and after totality. The following four companies sell eclipse glasses that meet the international standard (ISO 12312-2) recommended by NASA, the AAS and other scientific organizations: [Rainbow Symphony](https://www.rainbowsymphonystore.com/collections/eclipse-glasses-safe-solar-viewers), [American Paper Optics](http://www.eclipseglasses.com/), [Thousand Oaks Optical](http://www.thousandoaksoptical.com/ecplise.html), Lunt Solar Systems and [TSE 17](http://tse17.com/). Sunglasses cannot be used in place of solar viewing glasses. See our complete guide to find out [how to view the eclipse safely](https://www.space.com/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html). [Click here for more Space.com videos...](https://videos.space.com/m/3Vo0teXv/solar-eclipse-how-to-safely-view-it?list=9wzCTV4g) During totality, when the disk of the sun is *completely* covered by the moon, [it is safe to look up at the celestial sight with the naked eye](https://www.space.com/37124-teaching-kids-about-solar-eclipses.html). [Binoculars](https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html) are helpful for seeing more detail in the solar corona. Telescopes are not necessary, but some skywatchers may use [low-powered telescopes](https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html) to observe the sun's atmosphere during totality. Note that telescopes, binoculars and cameras must be fitted with solar filters before and after totality. Pointing an unprotected lens directly at the sun can damage the instrument. NEVER look at the sun through binoculars, a telescope or a camera lens without a solar filter -- the magnified light can damage your eyes faster than looking at the sun unaided. Skywatchers outside the path of totality will still be able to see a partial solar eclipse. Solar viewing glasses allow skywatchers to look directly at the moon's progress across the face of the sun. You can also view the progress of a partial solar eclipse [using a pinhole camera](https://www.space.com/27488-partial-solar-eclipse-pinhole-camera-video.html). For more information, see our complete guide for [how to view the eclipse safely](https://www.space.com/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html). ## What else should I know before viewing the eclipse? Aug. 21, 2017, may be [one of the worst traffic days in national history](https://www.space.com/37234-expect-solar-eclipse-traffic-jams.html), some NASA representatives predict. Although about 12 million people live within the narrow band of totality, approximately 25 million reside within a day's drive of it, and the agency has estimated that the population inside the path of totality may double on the day of the eclipse. With that in mind, make sure you plan for extra travel time, especially on the day of the eclipse. Most hotel rooms inside the path of totality have been booked for months or years, so you may not be able to stay inside the path the night before. When selecting a location where you plan to view the eclipse, keep in mind your proximity to food, water, parking and facilities. Attending an [organized eclipse event](https://www.space.com/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html) is an ideal way to make sure those things are close by. Traveling even short distances could be difficult in some areas, and midday in the middle of August can mean punishing heat in many parts of the country. ## When is the next time a total solar eclipse will be visible from the U.S.? In 2024, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies [above Mexico and Texas](https://www.space.com/35437-great-american-eclipse-august-2017-astronomy-sun-moon.html), up through the Midwest and northeastern U.S. For more information about the total solar eclipse of 2017, check out these additional articles: General eclipse info [Get Ready for Major Traffic Jams During the 2017 Solar Eclipse](https://www.space.com/37234-expect-solar-eclipse-traffic-jams.html) [Where to See the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, State by State](https://www.space.com/35495-where-to-see-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html) [How Long Will the 2017 Solar Eclipse Last? Depends Where You Are](https://www.space.com/36388-total-solar-eclipse-2017-duration.html) [How to Survive the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017](https://www.space.com/36471-how-to-survive-total-solar-eclipse-2017.html) [How to Safely Watch the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse](https://www.space.com/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html) [7 of the Best Total Solar Eclipse Apps for Aug. 21](https://www.space.com/37568-best-total-solar-eclipse-apps.html) Eclipse science and history [Here's What Scientists Have Learned From Total Solar Eclipses](https://www.space.com/36785-solar-eclipse-science-throughout-history.html) [NASA Wants YOU to Be a Citizen Scientist for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse](https://www.space.com/37604-nasa-citizen-scientist-solar-eclipse-app.html) [This Is How YOU Can Do Science During the Great American Eclipse](https://www.space.com/35402-great-american-eclipse-august-2017-crowdsourcing-science.html) Eclipse events and photography [Solar Eclipse Photography: Tips, Settings, Equipment and Photo Guide](https://www.space.com/37127-solar-eclipse-safe-photography-tips.html) [How to Film or Photograph the 2017 Solar Eclipse Like a Pro](https://www.space.com/37223-how-to-photograph-solar-eclipse.html) [Eclipse Party! 13 Solar Eclipse Celebrations Across the U.S.](https://www.space.com/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html) [How to Use Your Phone or DSLR to Help Make an Eclipse 'Megamovie'](https://www.space.com/35875-help-make-crowdsourced-eclipse-movie.html) [Watch a Livestream of the 2017 Solar Eclipse From 100,000 Feet in the Air](https://www.space.com/36383-solar-eclipse-2017-balloon-livestream.html) Editor's note: If you take an amazing photo of the 2017 solar eclipse or any other celestial sight you'd like to share with us and our news partners for a possible story or image gallery, send images and comments to managing editor Tariq Malik at [spacephotos@space.com](mailto:spacephotos@space.com). 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Readable Markdown	On Aug. 21, 2017, skies darkened from Oregon to South Carolina in the first total solar eclipse visible from coast to coast across the United States in 99 years. Read our wrap story here: [Rare Coast-to-Coast Total Solar Eclipse Thrills Millions Across U.S.](https://www.space.com/37871-solar-eclipse-2017-thrills-millions.html) Here is Space.com's complete guide to the epic event. It includes the latest amazing photos (which you can see in galleries [here](https://www.space.com/37873-amazing-photos-of-solar-eclipse-2017.html), [here](https://www.space.com/37893-solar-eclipse-2017-carbondale-photos.html) and [here](https://www.space.com/37895-coolest-2017-solar-eclipse-signs-and-celebrations.html)) and videos (which are compiled [here](https://www.space.com/37858-latest-videos-of-solar-eclipse-2017.html); some are also highlighted in our eclipse stories [here](https://www.space.com/37868-solar-eclipse-2017-first-video.html) and [here](https://www.space.com/37888-first-totality-video-of-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html)). Miss the 2017 total solar eclipse? Another one's coming to the U.S. in 2024: [After 'Super Bowl of Eclipses,' US Looks Forward to 2024 Total Solar Eclipse](https://www.space.com/37877-total-solar-eclipse-returns-to-us-in-2024.html) \\| [2024 Eclipse Totality Path Maps](https://www.space.com/37878-solar-eclipse-2024-path-of-totality-maps.html) More Awesome Photos & Stories: - [What the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Looked Like from 40,000 Feet Up](https://www.space.com/37906-total-solar-eclipse-2017-alaska-airlines-flight.html) \\| [Photos](https://www.space.com/37905-great-american-solar-eclipse-charter-flight-photos.html) - ['EPIC' Solar Eclipse View Captured from 1 Million Miles Away](https://www.space.com/37904-great-american-solar-eclipse-dscovr-video.html) - ['Mr. Eclipse' Explains Why the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Is Special](https://www.space.com/37898-total-eclipse-in-casper-wyoming-fred-espenak.html) - [Cliff Divers Plunge into Oregon Water Tank During Total Solar Eclipse](https://www.space.com/37899-cliff-divers-during-total-solar-eclipse.html) - [Call Her 'Eclipse': Baby Girl Born on Aug. 21 Gets a Fitting Name](https://www.space.com/37908-baby-named-after-total-solar-eclipse.html) - [What to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses](https://www.space.com/37909-how-to-reuse-eclipse-glasses.html) [Interactive Solar Eclipse Maps](https://www.space.com/37772-solar-eclipse-2017-maps.html) \\| [Eclipse Times](https://www.space.com/37848-solar-eclipse-2017-time.html) \\| [Weather & Traffic Guide](https://www.space.com/37701-solar-eclipse-2017-traffic-weather-forecasts.html) \\| [Best Video Streams](https://www.space.com/37736-total-solar-eclipse-2017-live-streams.html) \\|[Complete Coverage](https://staging.space.com/topics/solar-eclipse) REMEMBER: During totality, when the sun's disk is completely covered by the moon, it is safe to view the eclipse with the naked eye. But skywatchers should NEVER look at a partial solar eclipse without proper eye protection. Looking directly at the sun, even when it is partially covered by the moon, can cause [serious eye damage or blindness](https://www.space.com/37199-solar-eclipse-blindness.html). See our complete guide to find out [how to view the eclipse safely](https://www.space.com/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html). ## What is a total solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse occurs when the disk of the moon appears to completely cover the disk of the sun in the sky. The fact that total solar eclipses occur at all is a [quirk of cosmic geometry](https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/life-unbounded/the-solar-eclipse-coincidence/). The moon orbits an average of 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometers) from Earth — just the right distance to seem the same size in the sky as the much-larger sun. However, these heavenly bodies line up only about once every 18 months. Discover this week’s must-see night sky events, moon phases, and stunning astrophotos. Sign up for our skywatching newsletter and explore the universe with us\! Outside the path of totality, skywatchers in the continental U.S. and other nearby areas will see a [partial solar eclipse](https://www.space.com/15584-solar-eclipses.html), in which the moon appears to take a bite out of the sun's disk. Two to five solar eclipses occur each year on average, but total solar eclipses happen just once every 18 months or so. ## What will I see during a total solar eclipse? During a total solar eclipse, the disk of the moon blocks out the last sliver of light from the sun, and [the sun's outer atmosphere, the corona](https://www.space.com/17160-sun-atmosphere.html), becomes visible. The corona is far from an indistinct haze; skywatchers report seeing great jets and ribbons of light, twisting and curling out into the sky. "It brings people to tears," Rick Fienberg, a spokesperson for the American Astronomical Society (AAS), told Space.com of the experience. "It makes people's jaw drop." During totality, the area inside the moon's shadow is cloaked in twilight — a very strange feeling to experience in the middle of the day. Just before and just after totality, observers can see this cloak of darkness moving toward them across the landscape, and then moving away. These effects are not visible during a partial solar eclipse, so skywatchers are encouraged to see if they are inside the path of totality during the total eclipse. ## Where will the total solar eclipse be visible? The path of totality for the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse is about 70 miles wide and stretches from Oregon to South Carolina. It passes through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. You can use [this interactive map from NASA](https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html) to zoom in on the path and find out the exact locations from which it will be visible. You can also check out [our state-by-state guide](https://www.space.com/35495-where-to-see-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html) to find out which major cities and prime locations will fall inside the path of totality. You may also want to attend one of the many [eclipse parties and organized events](https://www.space.com/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html) taking place around the path of totality. ## When will the total solar eclipse occur, and how long will it last? The timing of the total solar eclipse and its duration both [depend on where you are](https://www.space.com/36388-total-solar-eclipse-2017-duration.html) inside the path of totality. At most, the moon will completely cover the disk of the sun for 2 minutes and 40 seconds. That's about how long totality will last for observers positioned anywhere along the center of the path of totality. As you move toward the edge of the path, the duration of totality will decrease. [People standing at the very edge of the path](https://www.space.com/36885-see-solar-eclipse-on-the-edge.html) may observe totality for only a few seconds. The chart below lists the moment of mid-totality and the duration of totality for a handful of cities that lie close to the center of the path. Data from NASA. Swipe to scroll horizontally \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| \| Eclipse Begins \| Totality Begins \| Totality Ends \| Eclipse Ends \| \| \| Madras, OR \| 09:06 a.m. \| 10:19 a.m. \| 10:21 a.m. \| 11:41 a.m. \| PDT \| \| Idaho Falls, ID \| 10:15 a.m. \| 11:33 a.m. \| 11:34 a.m. \| 12:58 p.m. \| MDT \| \| Casper, WY \| 10:22 a.m. \| 11:42 a.m. \| 11:45 a.m. \| 01:09 p.m. \| MDT \| \| Lincoln, NE \| 11:37 a.m. \| 01:02 p.m. \| 01:04 p.m. \| 02:29 p.m. \| CDT \| \| Jefferson City, MO \| 11:46 a.m. \| 01:13 p.m. \| 01:15 p.m. \| 02:41 p.m. \| CDT \| \| Carbondale, IL \| 11:52 a.m. \| 01:20 p.m. \| 01:22 p.m. \| 02:47 p.m. \| CDT \| \| Paducah, KY \| 11:54 a.m. \| 01:22 p.m. \| 01:24 p.m. \| 02:49 p.m. \| CDT \| \| Nashville, TN \| 11:58 a.m. \| 01:27 p.m. \| 01:29 p.m. \| 02:54 p.m. \| CDT \| \| Clayton, GA \| 01:06 p.m. \| 02:35 p.m. \| 02:38 p.m. \| 04:01 p.m. \| EDT \| \| Columbia, SC \| 01:03 p.m. \| 02:41 p.m. \| 02:44 p.m. \| 04:06 p.m. \| EDT \| Because the shadow of the moon will move from west to east, totality will occur later in the day the farther east you travel. Use the [NASA interactive eclipse map](https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html) to find out exactly when totality will occur and how long it will last in the location where you plan to observe the eclipse. Just click on a spot on the map, and an informational box will appear with specific times. ## Do I need any equipment to view the eclipse? Anyone planning to view the total solar eclipse of 2017 should get a pair of [solar viewing glasses](https://www.space.com/36941-solar-eclipse-eye-protection-guide.html). These protective shades make it possible for observers to look directly at the sun before and after totality. The following four companies sell eclipse glasses that meet the international standard (ISO 12312-2) recommended by NASA, the AAS and other scientific organizations: [Rainbow Symphony](https://www.rainbowsymphonystore.com/collections/eclipse-glasses-safe-solar-viewers), [American Paper Optics](http://www.eclipseglasses.com/), [Thousand Oaks Optical](http://www.thousandoaksoptical.com/ecplise.html), Lunt Solar Systems and [TSE 17](http://tse17.com/). Sunglasses cannot be used in place of solar viewing glasses. See our complete guide to find out [how to view the eclipse safely](https://www.space.com/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html). During totality, when the disk of the sun is *completely* covered by the moon, [it is safe to look up at the celestial sight with the naked eye](https://www.space.com/37124-teaching-kids-about-solar-eclipses.html). [Binoculars](https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html) are helpful for seeing more detail in the solar corona. Telescopes are not necessary, but some skywatchers may use [low-powered telescopes](https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html) to observe the sun's atmosphere during totality. Note that telescopes, binoculars and cameras must be fitted with solar filters before and after totality. Pointing an unprotected lens directly at the sun can damage the instrument. NEVER look at the sun through binoculars, a telescope or a camera lens without a solar filter -- the magnified light can damage your eyes faster than looking at the sun unaided. Skywatchers outside the path of totality will still be able to see a partial solar eclipse. Solar viewing glasses allow skywatchers to look directly at the moon's progress across the face of the sun. You can also view the progress of a partial solar eclipse [using a pinhole camera](https://www.space.com/27488-partial-solar-eclipse-pinhole-camera-video.html). For more information, see our complete guide for [how to view the eclipse safely](https://www.space.com/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html). ## What else should I know before viewing the eclipse? Aug. 21, 2017, may be [one of the worst traffic days in national history](https://www.space.com/37234-expect-solar-eclipse-traffic-jams.html), some NASA representatives predict. Although about 12 million people live within the narrow band of totality, approximately 25 million reside within a day's drive of it, and the agency has estimated that the population inside the path of totality may double on the day of the eclipse. With that in mind, make sure you plan for extra travel time, especially on the day of the eclipse. Most hotel rooms inside the path of totality have been booked for months or years, so you may not be able to stay inside the path the night before. When selecting a location where you plan to view the eclipse, keep in mind your proximity to food, water, parking and facilities. Attending an [organized eclipse event](https://www.space.com/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html) is an ideal way to make sure those things are close by. Traveling even short distances could be difficult in some areas, and midday in the middle of August can mean punishing heat in many parts of the country. ## When is the next time a total solar eclipse will be visible from the U.S.? In 2024, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies [above Mexico and Texas](https://www.space.com/35437-great-american-eclipse-august-2017-astronomy-sun-moon.html), up through the Midwest and northeastern U.S. For more information about the total solar eclipse of 2017, check out these additional articles: General eclipse info [Get Ready for Major Traffic Jams During the 2017 Solar Eclipse](https://www.space.com/37234-expect-solar-eclipse-traffic-jams.html) [Where to See the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, State by State](https://www.space.com/35495-where-to-see-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html) [How Long Will the 2017 Solar Eclipse Last? Depends Where You Are](https://www.space.com/36388-total-solar-eclipse-2017-duration.html) [How to Survive the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017](https://www.space.com/36471-how-to-survive-total-solar-eclipse-2017.html) [How to Safely Watch the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse](https://www.space.com/35555-total-solar-eclipse-safety-tips.html) [7 of the Best Total Solar Eclipse Apps for Aug. 21](https://www.space.com/37568-best-total-solar-eclipse-apps.html) Eclipse science and history [Here's What Scientists Have Learned From Total Solar Eclipses](https://www.space.com/36785-solar-eclipse-science-throughout-history.html) [NASA Wants YOU to Be a Citizen Scientist for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse](https://www.space.com/37604-nasa-citizen-scientist-solar-eclipse-app.html) [This Is How YOU Can Do Science During the Great American Eclipse](https://www.space.com/35402-great-american-eclipse-august-2017-crowdsourcing-science.html) Eclipse events and photography [Solar Eclipse Photography: Tips, Settings, Equipment and Photo Guide](https://www.space.com/37127-solar-eclipse-safe-photography-tips.html) [How to Film or Photograph the 2017 Solar Eclipse Like a Pro](https://www.space.com/37223-how-to-photograph-solar-eclipse.html) [Eclipse Party! 13 Solar Eclipse Celebrations Across the U.S.](https://www.space.com/35762-solar-eclipse-viewing-parties.html) [How to Use Your Phone or DSLR to Help Make an Eclipse 'Megamovie'](https://www.space.com/35875-help-make-crowdsourced-eclipse-movie.html) [Watch a Livestream of the 2017 Solar Eclipse From 100,000 Feet in the Air](https://www.space.com/36383-solar-eclipse-2017-balloon-livestream.html) Editor's note: If you take an amazing photo of the 2017 solar eclipse or any other celestial sight you'd like to share with us and our news partners for a possible story or image gallery, send images and comments to managing editor Tariq Malik at [spacephotos@space.com](mailto:spacephotos@space.com). 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