For the 2017 Great American Eclipse next month, almost every part of Alaska is in the path to see a partial solar eclipse! Luckily, the rotation of the Earth is kind to Alaska this time and the line of sight begins before the Aleutians. The island chain, as well as Southeast Alaska, will have the best view, while the northern coast will have less coverage. Still, every Alaskan will have the opportunity to see this amazing phenomenon. Check out the details on watching the 2017 Great American Eclipse in Alaska.
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will occur that has been dubbed the Great American Eclipse. A total solar eclipse will streak across the middle of North America, moving from Oregon to South Carolina.
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Alaska will be in the part of the world where a partial eclipse can be seen. Hawaii is also in the partial eclipse zone, so the entire nation will get to see this rare natural phenomenon!
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The eclipse path first hits land in Oregon and continues eastward throughout the day. Alaskans should look to the sky from 8:27 to 10:14 am to see the partial solar eclipse.
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In the far southern parts of Alaska the view will show 65% of the sun will be covered by the moon.
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Up at the top of Alaska, the sun coverage will drop to 22%, but the whole of Alaska will be able to see the eclipse!
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It is possible to burn your retinas by looking at the sun, so use a pinhole camera, welding mask, or special eclipse viewing sunglasses.
More information about safe viewing here.
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Enjoy Alaska’s seat to the natural show of the century, the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Across America!
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Watch a video of the path of eclipse here. To find out exactly what you’ll be able to see and when, follow this link and enter your zipcode.
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