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American space agency NASA had confirmed the occurrence of a total solar eclipse in 2017.
Today, many Americans will be able to witness the phenomenon right from their porches.
- The Great American Total Solar Eclipse will be visible in several states, including Kentucky, Missouri, and Illinois.
- This solar eclipse will be the first one ever since the year 1979, which means it is taking place after 99 years!
- The Earth will cross the shadow of the moon, creating a total solar eclipse. During the eclipse, the moon will pass between the Sun and Earth, blocking the face of the sun and leaving only its outer atmosphere, or corona, visible in the sky.
- Those who won’t be able to view it directly can witness its live coverage on NASA’s website as well as YouTube.
- As per NASA, crossing the country from Oregon to South Carolina over the course of an hour and a half, 14 states across the continental US will experience night-like darkness for approximately two minutes in the middle of the day.
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