

REMEMBER to never look directly at the sun during an eclipse - During the very brief period of totality, you are safe to gaze at the sun, because the moon's shadow has completely blotted out the light. NASA will be hosting two livestreams on Monday: one that follows the eclipse as it makes its way across the U.S., and another from Carbondale, Illinois, a town that is being called the "crossroads" of the eclipse because it lies along the path of totality for this solar eclipse and another in 2024. If you aren't able to witness the solar eclipse in person, there are still ways for you to experience the celestial event. (Find out where and when the solar eclipse will be visible to you at ) Charleston, South Carolina: 2:46:22 p.m.Bryson City, North Carolina: 2:35:13 p.m.Nashville, Tennessee (at the State Capitol): 1:27 p.m.Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming: 11:35 a.m.Madras and Warm Springs, Oregon: 10:19 a.m.Beach just north of Newport, Oregon: 10:15 a.m.(Image credit: Teguh Mujiono/Shutterstock)įor the following areas in the U.S., totality starts at the following local times, according to : Find out why he thinks you should not even take your camera. If you have a good view of the eclipse, it's best to fight the urge to photograph it, according to one solar astronomer.

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If you're not able to make it outdoors for the event, NASA has set up a livestream of the eclipse from 12 to 4 p.m.Read more about how Carbondale came to be known as the " Solar Eclipse Crossroads of America." If you happen to live near Carbondale, Illinois, you may want to head over to Southern Illinois University where a slew of festivities will help you celebrate and watch the total solar eclipse.NASA has a great resource of places to view the total solar eclipse, from national parks and refuges to zoos and libraries.There are 21 national parks with spectacular views.
