The Incredible Experience of Witnessing a Total Eclipse

TLDRThe total eclipse of 2017 was a momentous and transcendental experience. In Idaho Falls, we had the opportunity to be in the path of totality and witness the awe-inspiring event. The 70-mile wide path of totality stretched across the United States, representing only 0.1% of the Earth's surface area. Millions of people traveled to or lived in the path of totality to witness this rare phenomenon. For me, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a chance to experience the world in a whole new way.

Key insights

Total eclipses occur about once every 325 years in a given place

The path of totality for the 2017 eclipse was 70 miles wide

🌎The path of totality represented only 0.1% of the Earth's surface area

🚀Approximately 20 million people traveled to or lived in the path of totality

😮An eclipse is a momentous and transcendental experience

Q&A

How often do total eclipses occur?

Total eclipses occur about once every 325 years in a given place.

How wide was the path of totality for the 2017 eclipse?

The path of totality for the 2017 eclipse was 70 miles wide.

What percentage of the Earth's surface area did the path of totality represent?

The path of totality represented only 0.1% of the Earth's surface area.

How many people traveled to or lived in the path of totality?

Approximately 20 million people traveled to or lived in the path of totality.

What is an eclipse like?

An eclipse is a momentous and transcendental experience, where the world above you, around you, and inside you changes.

Timestamped Summary

00:14In Idaho Falls, we had the opportunity to witness the total eclipse of 2017 from the path of totality.

01:09Approximately 20 million people traveled to or lived in the path of totality for the eclipse.

02:38The path of totality for the 2017 eclipse was 70 miles wide.

03:56The path of totality represented only 0.1% of the Earth's surface area.

05:34Total eclipses occur about once every 325 years in a given place.