Eclipse 2017
On the afternoon of August 21, 2017, a very rare total eclipse of the sun will be visible in the United States. Nearly the entire country will be able to see a partial solar eclipse that lasts over an hour as the moon slowly moves in front of the sun. In a few places, the sun will be completely blocked out for a few minutes.
What will the Sun look like during the eclipse from Elon?
In Elon and throughout Alamance County, people will see a partial eclipse with a maximum of 93% of the sun covered by the moon.
Where do I need to go to see the total solar eclipse?
You鈥檒l need to be in the 鈥減ath of totality鈥 to see a total eclipse. This is a narrow line that stretches from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. In the Carolinas, the total solar eclipse will be visible in the far western tip of NC and the middle of SC.
Where can I get eclipse glasses?
Do NOT look at a partial eclipse without eclipse glasses! Only the total eclipse is safe to view without glasses. In Alamance County, eclipse glasses will be available in local public libraries while supplies last. At 福利亚洲国产精品, people can pick-up glasses at Belk Library. Unless you are traveling to see the total solar eclipse (in SC or western NC), having one pair of eclipse glasses shared in a household should suffice since the partial eclipse phase will last over an hour. Supplies are running low nationwide and unsafe 鈥渃ounterfeit鈥 glasses are available so be certain to order these early.
How can I help scientists collect data during the eclipse?
to various research projects during the eclipse.
Where can I learn more about the eclipse?
The best general resources for the eclipse are offered by NASA and the American Astronomical Society (AAS).
The 聽offers educational eclipse materials to teachers and the public. for conveying aspects of the eclipse to the public.