In just a few weeks, the entire country will experience an incredible natural phenomenon – the Great American Solar Eclipse. During the eclipse, the moon’s shadow will pass over all of North America, turning day into night for a few brief moments. Several states will experience a total eclipse, while others, like Mississippi, will experience a partial eclipse. Either way, it’s truly an awe inspiring sight. Read on to make sure you know everything you need to know about this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime event.
The Great American Solar Eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017. Its path stretches across the U.S. from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina.
nasa.gov The map above shows which states are in the path of totality. Those states will experience a total solar eclipse. Mississippi, along with any other state outside the path, will see a partial solar eclipse.
During a total solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and earth, blocking the sun’s bright face for several minutes.
Takeshi Kuboki/Flickr On August 21st, the following states will experience a total solar eclipse: Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Just because a state isn’t in the path of totality, doesn’t mean the residents have to miss out on one of nature’s most awesome events.
Tim Ebbs/Flickr Like many other states, Mississippi will experience a partial eclipse. Coverage will vary throughout the Magnolia State, ranging from 70% to 90%.
In Mississippi, the best place to view the eclipse is in the northern region of the state near Olive Branch from 11:52 am until 2:50 pm.
obms.us At the peak of the eclipse, approximately 94% of the sun will be covered. Click here for more information.
This extremely rare phenomenon won’t happen again for hundreds of years.
arbyreed/Flickr A solar eclipse is amazing on its own, but the fact that this one only touches American soil makes it even more special. Especially when you consider that it won’t happen again until January 25, 2316!
Check out the short video below for a better idea of when different parts of the state will experience an eclipsed sun.
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The map above shows which states are in the path of totality. Those states will experience a total solar eclipse. Mississippi, along with any other state outside the path, will see a partial solar eclipse.
Takeshi Kuboki/Flickr
On August 21st, the following states will experience a total solar eclipse: Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Tim Ebbs/Flickr
Like many other states, Mississippi will experience a partial eclipse. Coverage will vary throughout the Magnolia State, ranging from 70% to 90%.
obms.us
At the peak of the eclipse, approximately 94% of the sun will be covered. Click here for more information.
arbyreed/Flickr
A solar eclipse is amazing on its own, but the fact that this one only touches American soil makes it even more special. Especially when you consider that it won’t happen again until January 25, 2316!
Mississippi Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017 from LarryKoehn on Vimeo.
Remember, the Great American Solar Eclipse will take place on August 21, 2017. So make sure to mark your calendar because you don’t want to miss this rare natural phenomenon! For more information, click here.
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