A total solar eclipse is coming August 21. It's the first time in 99 years that such a shadow will cross the lower 48 states coast to coast. Get ready for the once-in-a-lifetime treat.
As the moon passes before the sun, the shadow it casts will be approximately seventy miles wide. Between the hours of 10:20 a.m. and 2:43 p.m. (local times) the shadow will move from Oregon to South Carolina, travelling almost 2,500 miles in about an hour and half. But in any one spot, the maximum totality of duration will last only about two minutes.
We on the Bay won't get the "totality" expereince, but sun will appear to be partially obscured all across North America and in Hawaii. However, if you're up for travelling, there are many great viewing spots, South Carolina is probably the closest for us in the Mid-Atlantic. If you're watching, don't forget to protect your eyes. Find tips here.
