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On August 21, 2017, an estimated 500 million people will be able to observe a total solar eclipse, in partial or total form. This event will be viewed by people from the United States, Canada, Mexico, plus Central America, parts of South America and parts of northwestern Europe.
On August 21, 2017, an estimated 500 million people will be able to observe a total solar eclipse, in partial or total form. This event will be viewed by people from the United States, Canada, Mexico, plus Central America, parts of South America and parts of northwestern Europe.
Solar eclipses can only happen during the new phase of the Moon, when the Moon lines up between Earth and the Sun. If the three bodies are not quite aligned correctly, then the Moon may block part of the Sun in what is called a partial solar eclipse; if the three are perfectly aligned, then the Moon can completely cover the Sun, creating a total solar eclipse.
Solar eclipses can only happen during the new phase of the Moon, when the Moon lines up between Earth and the Sun. If the three bodies are not quite aligned correctly, then the Moon may block part of the Sun in what is called a partial solar eclipse; if the three are perfectly aligned, then the Moon can completely cover the Sun, creating a total solar eclipse.
We are excited to experience this "once-in-a-lifetime" event with our students.
We are excited to experience this "once-in-a-lifetime" event with our students.
These resources are designed to help you enhance that experience with your students.
These resources are designed to help you enhance that experience with your students.
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Interactive Maps: path of eclipse and viewing times
Interactive Maps: path of eclipse and viewing times
Enter your zip code in this site to find out what you'll see during the eclipse and when you'll see it.
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