The Rare Natural Phenomenon In Southern California That Will Go Down In History
The Great American Solar Eclipse is only a couple of weeks away – August 21st, to be exact – and you’ll want to be prepared for this once in a lifetime event that everyone is talking about. If you’re curious how this solar eclipse will impact Southern California, take a look at the details below so you can be prepared for this incredible experience.
On Monday, August 21, 2017, The Great American Solar Eclipse will make its way across the country. Although many states will experience a full solar eclipse, most parts of the country, including Southern California, will only experience a partial eclipse. Here's a map that shows what states will be impacted by a total eclipse.
Several states along the "path of totality" will experience a full solar eclipse, which means the sun will be blocked out for several minutes as the moon passes between the sun and the earth. It will be quite a haunting and memorable moment to witness.
For starters, even though Southern California isn't along the path of totality, you will still be able to experience the partial eclipse here as 70% of the sun will be blocked.
It also means you'll want to buy some protective glasses. Even during a partial eclipse, you'll need to wear protective glasses when you look at the sun in order to protect your eyes from damage.
The last time a partial eclipse was visible in Southern California was 1979. So you definitely want to make sure you see this phenomenon for yourself as this is a rare and wondrous experience.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for August 21, 2017, so you can catch a glimpse of the Great American Solar Eclipse. For more information about what to expect and what time to plan on the partial eclipse, you can check out this informative page from NASA that will provide all the details you need.
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