Residents of Virginia will want to mark their calendars for August 21st, 2017 as the day when our state experiences part of an incredibly rare natural phenomenon. For the first time since 1918, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the U.S. While Virginia doesn’t happen to fall in the path where viewers can see the total eclipse, a partial eclipse will still be visible. Here’s what you need to know for this not-to-be-missed event:

On Monday, August 21st, the Great American Eclipse will cast its shadow across the U.S. in a direct path from Oregon to South Carolina.
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As you can see from the graphic above, Virginia does not fall in the direct path of the eclipse.
Rather than a total eclipse, residents of Virginia will experience an equally-stunning partial eclipse starting shortly after 1:00 PM.
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During the eclipse, the moon will pass directly between the sun and the Earth, resulting in a few moments of darkness.
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States that will experience complete darkness include Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
Here in Virginia, major cities such as Richmond and Virginia Beach will be able to observe about 85 % of the sun covered.
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The further south you travel, the more eclipse you'll be able to observe. Cities such as Danville, Roanoke and Blacksburg will see about 90% coverage.
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Remember that if you plan on observing the eclipse, special eye protection is necessary. Be sure to plan accordingly so you don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Great American Eclipse, click here. Do you have plans for this incredible event? Be sure to share them with us!

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