In August, the lunar disk will cast a shadow on our planet, completely obscure the sun — like the phenomenon of U.S. residents will be able to observe for the first time in 99 years.
According to NASA, the total solar Eclipse will occur on August 21. In addition, for Americans living on the mainland part of the country from Oregon to South Carolina the day for a while will be by night. The so-called «path of totality», which will be complete darkness, starting near Lincoln city and ends in Charleston. The width of the path lights will be from 96 to 112 km.
Skip the Eclipse will be almost impossible. Over the American territory it will last from 10:17 to 14:48, but in different regions will be most prominent at different times.
To watch a rare celestial spectacle, you need to get special glasses. NASA warn that looking at the sun through binoculars, a telescope, a telescope or through the lens of the camera cannot: the focused rays can damage your retina.
Space Agency will broadcast the Eclipse in real time to residents of all countries.
The last time a similar phenomenon occurred in North America on June 8, 1918. Then the light crossed the mainland of Washington to Florida.
