This is the first eclipse in almost 100 years that will be visible clear across the United States, and it happens on August 21st of this year. The next one like this does not happen until in 2045, so this will be the last one that most of us are apt to have a chance to actually see. The eclipse will be visible starting in Oregon, and can be seen in several states all the way across the US as it passes through each state. From what I have read, people living in Oregon and Idaho (and probably other states) are already renting out camping spaces if they have enough property for people to camp on for that night. It looks like it will miss us here in Alabama; but Georgia should be able to see it okay, since it seems to travel in a southward slant as it passes from west to east across the country. http://www.space.com/33797-total-solar-eclipse-2017-guide.html
It will pass near where my son lives, who knows...I might see it if I visit them then and that's always possible.
I'd love to be camping at that time. I'm living South of the border or Oregon, but should be able to catch it I hope We have some nice camping areas up the Smith River, also, Grants Pass and the Rogue River camping areas are only 70 miles from me, maybe I'll shoot for there!! How I love the Rogue River. Thanks for the info Yvonne, hope I don't space it, lol!
There is to be a solar eclipse in August 21 2017 over the US if you are luck enough to be in its path. Sorry flat earther this is not faked https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/best-places-to-view/
Yes, my grandsons in Illinois have that day off from school because of it. They are north a little of the Carbondale, Illinois marker. Just texted with my son and he says they already have their special glasses.
Uh, I can't see the relevance between a solar eclipse and what a person might believe in regard to the shape of the earth. An eclipse is an eclipse and round or flat, the earth would still experience the product of the moon blocking out the sun. Or, perhaps it's just a (hopefully) very, very friendly dig focused upon one or two very well liked individuals.
Even people who do not live in the direct path of the eclipse will be able to see it, @Chrissy Cross . It looks to me from looking at the Space.com map (see my above link) that you will be somewhere between the .8-.9 magnitude, and that is about what we will have out here as well. From the information, it looks like it will start about 9AM out west, and around noon out here. there are only 2 minutes of total eclipse, but over 2 hours for the whole eclipse from start to finish. Since you are supposed to have special viewing glasses, it will not be safe to just go outside and look at the whole thing; but I would think that a person could at least watch it when it total.
Yes, I don't have the glasses. It will be weird just to see the sky get dark in the morning...especially here where it's always sunny.
Each person has to study and find their own way to the truth, what ever it is. I am still looking for truth with an open mind; but here is some information for you to ponder, @Martin Alonzo , so enjoy.
I was just reading another article about the upcoming solar eclipse, and apparently we have not had one that was visible across the whole United States since 1776, so a lot longer than the first article that i read said it had been. It will only be visible in the contiguous United States, so nowhere else in the world will see this eclipse at all. According to the article, some of the hotels in Oregon have been totally booked for this eclipse for up to the last four years ! ! As can be expected, campgrounds are full, especially in Oregon since that it where it will first be visible; but even Nashville is having a big 3-day celebration and lots of music. http://time.com/4750899/total-solar-eclipse/
So does this means that it won't be dark in other states? I know I watch too many sci-fi movies but I always thought the whole planet experienced the effects of an eclipse.