Don't Miss the Rare and Spectacular Total Solar Eclipse

TLDRMillions of Americans will witness a rare total solar eclipse in less than a month. This event, which hasn't occurred since 2017 and won't happen again for about 20 years in the United States, involves the moon passing in front of the sun and casting a shadow on the earth. While Jacksonville will experience a 64% coverage, those wanting to witness the total eclipse will have to travel along its path, spanning from Texas to Maine. It is important to use eclipse viewing glasses or other indirect viewing methods to protect your eyes from the sun's brightness.

Key insights

🌒A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event where the moon passes in front of the sun and casts a shadow on the earth.

📍The upcoming total solar eclipse is the first to be visible in the United States since 2017 and won't occur again for about 20 years.

🌍The path of the total solar eclipse stretches from Texas to Maine, offering opportunities for people across the country to witness this awe-inspiring phenomenon.

😎To safely view the eclipse, it is crucial to use eclipse viewing glasses or other indirect viewing methods to protect your eyes from the sun's brightness, even during a partial eclipse.

📸Capture and share your eclipse experiences and photos with the First Coast News Weather watchers on Facebook.

Q&A

What is a total solar eclipse?

—A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, casting a shadow on the earth and blocking out the sun's light.

When was the last total solar eclipse in the United States?

—The last total solar eclipse visible in the United States occurred in 2017.

How often does a total solar eclipse happen?

—Total solar eclipses are relatively rare events and do not occur frequently. The next one visible in the United States will happen in about 20 years.

Where can I see the total solar eclipse?

—The path of the total solar eclipse stretches from Texas to Maine, offering opportunities for people across the country to witness this phenomenon. NASA will be at 12 locations along the path.

How can I safely view the eclipse?

—To safely view the eclipse, it is important to use eclipse viewing glasses or other indirect viewing methods to protect your eyes from the sun's brightness, even during a partial eclipse.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In less than a month, millions of Americans will witness a rare total solar eclipse.

00:10The upcoming total solar eclipse will be the first visible in the United States since 2017 and won't happen again for about 20 years.

00:39The path of the total solar eclipse stretches from Texas to Maine, offering opportunities for people across the country to witness this phenomenon.

00:57Regardless of your location along the path, it is important to use eclipse viewing glasses or other indirect viewing methods to protect your eyes from the sun's brightness.

01:20If you don't have eclipse viewing glasses, you can use an indirect viewing method like a pinhole camera or crossing your fingers to project the eclipse on the ground.

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