At last, the day has come. A total solar eclipse that passes over portions of Mexico, the US, and Canada in a few hours will produce a heavenly extravaganza. 32 million people are thought to reside in the US within the path of totality, which is the area where the moon will totally obscure the sun’s face for a brief period of time.
The eclipse will start its path over North America over the South Pacific Ocean. At 11:07 a.m. PT (2:07 p.m. ET), the eclipse is predicted to reach its first point of totality on the Pacific coast of Mexico. It is anticipated to conclude at 5:16 p.m. local time (3:46 p.m. ET) on the Atlantic shore of Newfoundland.
An eclipse that lasts between three and four minutes will be seen to those who are directly in the path’s center, according to NASA. Those in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine will be able to see a total solar eclipse in the US, while some people may not be able to enjoy it due to inclement weather.
Let’s see for the best eclipse viewing, expect only a few isolated clouds in Vermont through Maine and in Missouri to southern Indiana. But there’s a chance that the eastern Great Lakes and a large portion of Texas won’t have the best weather. The little Maine village of Houlton is already overflowing with visitors.
Jane Torres, executive director of the GHCC, told CNN’s that We really didn’t even hope that we would enjoy weather like this. “The sky is blue, and people are starting to gather. “What we’ve never seen is this enormous.”
Those beyond the path of totality will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, in which the moon appears to “bite” a crescent out of the sun. To safely view the skies, don’t forget to grab a set of approved eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.
It is not safe to see any phase of an eclipse without appropriate eye protection, with the exception of when the moon entirely blocks the sun’s light.
Additionally, wearing several pairs of sunglasses or sunglasses won’t cut it. The primary danger of staring at the sun without the use of solar viewers or eclipse glasses is solar retinopathy, a condition that causes irreversible damage to the eyes. Over time, this ailment may get better or get worse, but there is no cure for it.
When will there be a subsequent eclipse? It will be some time before there are any more similar astronomical sights in the United States once the total solar eclipse concludes. On March 30, 2033, a partial solar eclipse will pass across the majority of the US, providing Alaskans with a glimpse of a total solar eclipse.
August 22, 2044, is the earliest day that a total solar eclipse will be viewable from the contiguous US; nevertheless, it will only be visible across North Dakota, Montana, and northern Canada.
On August 12, 2045, however, will transpire the subsequent total solar eclipse that traverses the Lower 48 states from coast to coast. A partial eclipse will be seen in other states. The line of totality will arc over California, Utah, Nevada, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida.