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On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will have a solar eclipse. The Moon will cover at least part of the Sun for 2 to 3 hours. Halfway through, anyone within a narrow path from Oregon to South Carolina will experience a brief total eclipse. The Moon will completely block the Sun’s bright face for up to 2 minutes 40 seconds. Day will turn into night, and (weather permitting) one of nature’s most awesome sights will become visible: the Sun’s shimmering outer atmosphere, or corona. This website is your guide to the event, with solar eclipse information, solar eclipse safety, solar eclipse resources, solar eclipse events, solar eclipse weather, and more.