1st total solar eclipse in 99 years to sweep America

[Ronin]

Less than two months from August 21, the sun will disappear across America.

For a swath of the country from Portland, Oregon, to Charleston, South Carolina, it will look like someone just turned off the sun in the middle of the day.

Fourteen states across the US will experience about two minutes of darkness as the eclipse crosses from coast to coast between 10:15 a.m. Pacific Time in Oregon until about 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time in South Carolina.

Even if you live elsewhere in North America, a portion of the sun will partially disappear near midday. Parts of South America, Africa, Europe and Asia will also experience a partial eclipse.

It is being called the “Great American Eclipse.” And you can mark it on your calendar, down to the millisecond.

It’s been 99 years since a total solar eclipse crossed the country from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The total solar eclipse on June 8, 1918, crossed from Washington to Florida.

http://fox17online.com/2017/06/25/1...ep-america-here-are-the-best-places-to-watch/

 

[Ronin]

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/total-solar-eclipse-1st-99-years-sweep-width-48235099
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/video...st-total-solar-eclipse-in-99-years-in-august/

 

[BigRedRage]

bummer the full eclipse wont happen here

 

[Ronin]

This Isn't the 1st Eclipse to Occur on Aug. 21, and It Won't Be the Last
On Aug. 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the continental U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina. During this event, the moon will completely block out the face of the sun, creating one of the most awe-inspiring sights in nature. Jay and Naomi Pasachoffare both eclipse enthusiasts, having seen a combined total of 104 eclipses (including total, partial and annular eclipses). In this post, they reveal a brief history of significant solar eclipses that have occurred on Aug. 21.

While watching the penultimate episode of National Geographic Channel's "Genius," patterned after Walter Isaacson's excellent biography of Albert Einstein, we realized that the 1914 total solar eclipse occurred on Aug. 21, as will be the case for the total solar eclipse that will be visible in the continental U.S. later this summer.

https://www.space.com/37305-august-21-eclipses.html

 

[Ronin]

TECH & SCIENCE

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2017: ASTRONOMER EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AUGUST EVENT

ASTRONOMY
The first total solar eclipse to pass from the West Coast to the East Coast in almost a century will see parts of the U.S. plunged into darkness over the course of the day on August 21. With only a month to go, Newsweek spoke to Jay Pasachoff, Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy at Williams College, about what the eclipse is, what happens on the day—and what we can learn from the cross-coastal event.

What is a total solar eclipse?

For an astronomer, it is a fantastic chance to get data about the Sun that is not available in any other way. For the general public, it is a fantastic and awe-filled experience, when it gets abruptly dark by a thousand times within seconds in the middle of the day. Many people call it the most beautiful experience they have ever had, even "life-changing."

http://www.newsweek.com/astronomer-total-solar-eclipse-everything-you-need-know-633316

 

[Ronin]

Enthusiasts prepare for solar eclipse

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in 99 years will occur in the United States on Aug. 21, and although Arkansas isn’t in the “path of totality,” residents will see the darkening of the sky, the lowering of temperatures and the disruption of wildlife associated with the astronomical phenomenon.

“It’s exhilarating to see,” Carl Freyaldenhoven, a member of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society, said of the eclipse. “It’s something to put on your bucket list.”

The total eclipse will darken a 70-mile-wide band on its path from Oregon to South Carolina. The rest of the country will experience a partial solar eclipse. Depending on their locations, Arkansans will see at least 83 percent of the sun obscured by the moon. Corning and Piggott, in Clay County in the northeast corner of the state, will see the darkest skies when the moon blocks 97 percent of the sun.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/9/enthusiasts-prepare-for-solar-eclipse/

 

[Beaver]

Tired of the eclipse already. My neighbors are renting out their land to campers for good money. I think we will pass on doing that.

 

[Ronin]

Solar Eclipse Day Craziness Could Resemble the Zombie Apocalypse — Are You Ready?
One month from today, the total solar eclipse of Aug. 21 will make its way across the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina. As the clock ticks down to the big day, the question is: Are you prepared?

https://www.space.com/37564-solar-eclipse-2017-one-month-away-anticipation.html

 

[Ronin]

A total solar eclipse is happening Aug. 21, and here’s what you need to know
Exactly one month from today, a total solar eclipse will sweep across America, casting millions of people into temporary darkness. It will be the biggest astronomical event America has seen in years, watched by millions of people from within the path of totality and tens of millions more who are outside it. One astronomer has said it will be the “most photographed, most shared, most tweeted event in human history.”

Some eclipse enthusiasts have spent years preparing for this solar spectacle, the first eclipse to cross the entire continental United States in almost a century. But even if you are just finding out about the eclipse, it's not too late to plan for the big event. Here's what you need to know:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...what-you-need-to-know/?utm_term=.d7d860dbbca7

 

[Ronin]

Final New Moon Sunday Starts the Countdown to the Great American Eclipse
By Joe Rao, Space.com Skywatching Columnist | July 22, 2017 07:23am ET
https://www.space.com/37583-counting-down-solar-eclipse-new-moon.html

 

[Ronin]

Safety Tips For Watching The Solar Eclipse
https://www.yahoo.com/news/safety-tips-watching-solar-eclipse-082341898.html

 

[Ronin]

SCIENCE
07/25/2017 04:25 am ET

How To Watch The Eclipse Without Burning Holes In Your Eyeballs
Protect your retina from painful burns.
The 2017 solar eclipse soon be here, and NASA has issued some basics to help make sure you can see the big event without damaging your eyes.

The Aug. 21 eclipse will travel across 14 states along a path 70 miles wide, giving millions a chance to view what for many may be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

But NASA warns that it’s unsafe to watch the eclipse without proper protection ― and sunglasses won’t protect you from retinal burns.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...ddde4b0c95f375dfc31?ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009

 

[Ronin]

7 of the Best Total Solar Eclipse Apps for Aug. 21
By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | July 26, 2017 02:49pm ET
Eclipse day is almost here! On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will sweep coast to coast across the United States. To help you make the most of your experience, consider packing an eclipse app in your pocket.

Below are seven such apps, which can provide you with information about when the eclipse will take place in your location, scientific information about the eclipse, and even audible announcements about when to put on and take off solar glasses. And if clouds obscure your view of the big event, you can watch NASA's live stream on most of these apps.

https://www.space.com/37568-best-total-solar-eclipse-apps.html

 

[Ronin]

The Sights, Safety, And Science Of The Great American Eclipse
On August 21st, 2017, a total solar eclipse will occur on Earth, traveling across the United States, coast-to-coast, for the first time in 99 years. From about 10 AM on the west coast until nearly 3 PM on the east coast, the Moon's shadow will plunge portions of 14 states into total darkness during the day, blocking out the Sun and creating an experience unlike anything else on Earth. Over 12 million people live within the path of totality, and millions more will flock from all over the country and the world to experience this event: the first total solar eclipse over any part of the continental USA since 1979. What should you look for? What are the dangers? And what's the science behind how they occur? Let's find out.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/starts...e-of-the-great-american-eclipse/#7557e8795280

 

[Ronin]

Solar Eclipse Glasses: Why Everyone Needs Them and Best Places to Buy Them
As people across the country prepare to watch what is being called “The Great American Solar Eclipse,” experts warn that viewing the phenomenon can be dangerous without the appropriate protection.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/solar-eclipse-glasses-why-everyone-130010580.html

 

[Ronin]

Solar Eclipse 2017: Traffic and Weather Forecasts for States in Totality
https://www.space.com/37701-solar-eclipse-2017-traffic-weather-forecasts.html

 

[Ronin]

Here's where the clearest skies will be during the total solar eclipse
https://www.yahoo.com/news/apos-where-clearest-skies-during-235050120.html

 

[Ronin]

What Does A Solar Eclipse Look Like?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/does-solar-eclipse-look-120003311.html

 

[Ronin]

https://news.google.com/news/amp?ca...-solar-eclipse-weather-where-watch#pt0-598225

 

[Ronin]

Those solar eclipse glasses you bought on Amazon might not protect your eyes after all
https://www.yahoo.com/news/those-solar-eclipse-glasses-bought-164830900.html

 

[Ronin]

The Solar Eclipse for the Rest of Us
Totality watchers get the best show, but a far greater number of people will be in partial-only territory. Here's how to make the most of it.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/2017-total-solar-eclipse/solar-partial-eclipse-rest/

 

[Ronin]

Solar Eclipses Through the Ages: From (Possible) Beheadings to Science
https://www.space.com/37790-historic-and-prehistoric-solar-eclipse-records.html

 

[Ronin]

Upcoming Total Eclipse Will Hit All of the U.S.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/upcoming-total-eclipse-hit-u-155700477.html

 

[Ronin]

How to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse Live Online
https://www.yahoo.com/news/watch-total-solar-eclipse-live-110017611.html

 

[BillsCarnage]

How to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse Live Online
https://www.yahoo.com/news/watch-total-solar-eclipse-live-110017611.html

Still annoyed at what DirecTV did with NASA HD, but at least there are plenty of online options.