Where to See the American Eclipse
Image Credit: Jay Anderson; Data: MODIS Satellite, NASA's GSFC
Explanation: Are you planning to see the
American Eclipse on August 21? A few hours after sunrise, a rare total eclipse of the Sun will be visible along a
narrow path across the
USA. Those only near
the path will see a
partial eclipse. Although some Americans live right in
path of totality, surely many more will be able to get there after a
well-planned drive. One problem with
eclipses, though, is that
clouds sometimes
get in the way. To increase your
clear-viewing odds, you might consult the
featured map and find a convenient destination with a historically low chance (more blue) of thick clouds overhead
during totality. Given the large fraction of Americans carrying camera-equipped smartphones, this
American Eclipse may turn out to be the
most photographed event in the
history of the world.
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