The Incredible Moment When Missouri Will Go Dark That Will Go Down In History

For the first time in 99 years, a total solar eclipse will cross over the United States sending some parts of the country into momentary darkness. For most of Missouri, this phenomenon will happen between 1 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. The Great American Eclipse will occur on August 21st, and parts of Missouri will experience it in full force for about 2 and a half minutes. Here’s more on this incredible historic moment and how you can prepare for it:

While this phenomenon will happen all over the country some of the best places to view the eclipse will be right here in the Show Me State.

We have experienced partial solar eclipses before but no one in this lifetime has experienced a total solar eclipse.

This eclipse map shows the path of momentary darkness across Missouri. Many people in the central part of the state will have the best views of the event.

In a solar eclipse, the moon travels directly into the path of the sun and will block out much of the sun's light for a short period of time.

On the west side of the state head to St. Joseph for the best views. You will experience the full eclipse for 2 minutes and 38 seconds - one of the longest duration's in the state.

Those in the state's capital will have an awesome view of the eclipse as it blocks the sun for a full 2 minuets and 27 seconds.

In Columbia, the eclipse will last 2 minutes and 30 seconds. It is estimated that Missouri will receive between 23,000 and 1,291,000 visitors who are traveling to the path of totality on eclipse day.

Many hotels are already booked but if your looking for other great eclipse events check out the many activities going on in Missouri State Parks that fall within the path of the eclipse here.

For more information on this incredible once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, be sure to visit the official website for the Great American Eclipse here.