On April 8, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event known as the Great American Eclipse. The total solar eclipse will pass across the U.S., with 15 states in the path of totality, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, as well as parts of Kentucky, Michigan, and Tennessee.
The eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean before moving over Mexico and into the U.S. and Canada. Those lucky enough to be along the path of totality will experience the awe-inspiring moment when the moon completely blocks out the sun, revealing the sun’s corona for approximately 4-and-a-half minutes.
For those outside the path of totality, a partial eclipse will still be visible, with the extent of coverage depending on their proximity to the center line. NASA has provided a tool for individuals to determine how much of the eclipse they will see based on their city or ZIP code. Cities like Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile will experience the eclipse at specific times with varying percentages of the sun covered by the moon.
To find out more details and use the tool provided by NASA, individuals can visit the agency’s website. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the Great American Eclipse on April 8!
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