The Excitement Builds: Washington D.C. Prepares for the Total Solar Eclipse

TLDRWashington D.C. is getting ready to celebrate the upcoming total solar eclipse with an eclipse party hosted by NASA and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Visitors in D.C. will be able to view a partial eclipse, with 87% of the sun covered. The eclipse is a result of a cosmic coincidence, where the Earth, Moon, and Sun all line up. It is a rare and impressive event that millions of Americans are eagerly anticipating.

Key insights

🌑The upcoming total solar eclipse is a highly anticipated event in Washington D.C.

🎉NASA and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum are hosting an eclipse party in D.C.

🌞Visitors in D.C. will be able to view a partial eclipse, with 87% of the sun covered.

🌍A total solar eclipse occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun all line up.

🔭The eclipse is a rare and impressive event that millions of Americans are excited about.

Q&A

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Washington D.C. during the eclipse?

87% of the sun will be covered during the eclipse in Washington D.C.

What is a total solar eclipse?

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun all line up, causing the moon to completely block the sun.

Why is the upcoming eclipse special?

The upcoming eclipse is special because it is a rare event where a large portion of the U.S. will be able to view a total eclipse.

Where can I get eclipse glasses?

You can get eclipse glasses at libraries, museums, or online to safely view the eclipse.

When will the next total solar eclipse be viewable in Washington D.C.?

The next total solar eclipse viewable in Washington D.C. will be in years.

Timestamped Summary

00:10Washington D.C. is preparing for the upcoming total solar eclipse.

00:30NASA and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum will host an eclipse party in D.C.

00:56Visitors in D.C. will be able to view a partial eclipse, with 87% of the sun covered.

01:10A total solar eclipse occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun all line up.

01:23The upcoming eclipse is special because it is a rare event where a large portion of the U.S. will be able to view a total eclipse.

02:01The next total solar eclipse viewable in Washington D.C. will be in years.