On a regular and fully predictable basis they are taking place eclipses on planet Earth. Thanks to scientific advances and the computing power of today’s data centres, we can predict these astronomical phenomena well in advance, allowing us to make all the preparations needed to observe them properly.
The stage is set: on 21 August, the moon's shadow will darken the sky for two and a quarter minutes as it crosses Wyoming and Idaho. We have front-row seats reserved.
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Eclipse 2017 in the United States
Great total eclipse of the sun planned for August in the northern hemisphere and to travel through the United States of America.
The Americans have been preparing for the great event for some time now. If you look online for the terms «eclipse of August 21, 2017«, “eclipse 2017” or “solar eclipse in 2017”, you will be overwhelmed by the information available to enthusiasts and curious readers alike.
Web pages dedicated exclusively to the eclipse have even been developed (e.g. Eclipse2017.org or Great American Eclipse), leaving no aspect of the astronomical phenomenon unexplored or to chance. They show the path of the Moon’s shadow across American territory in extraordinary detail, along with countless other facts. There are even countdowns to the great event, in hours and seconds.
Reliable information is also available on other websites specialising in eclipses and astronomical phenomena. We recommend visiting Eclipsophile or to the NASA eclipse page.
The eclipse of August 21 at United States is a special event, and with the country’s proverbial initiative and nose for business, several commercial ventures are already underway. An eclipse is an eclipse, and we know that business is business.
Interactive map of the eclipse. Click on the image to see all the data associated with the location that interests you.
Two points along the eclipse path have particularly distinctive characteristics. These are the Maximum Duration and Maximum Eclipse points, which coincide near Hopkinsville in Kentucky.
The point of Maximum Duration or Greatest Duration is the place where the eclipse is expected to last the longest, 2 minutes and 40 seconds at the eclipse of August 21.
On the other hand, the greatest eclipse, or the point Greatest Eclipse in English refers to the place where the axis of the Moon’s shadow passes closest to the Earth’s axis.
The great total solar eclipse with Viajes Tuareg
All friends and customers of Viajes Tuareg you already know our enthusiasm and interest in eclipses. We organize expeditions to any corner of the world to be there and witness it. And always with the advice and guidance of the best experts.
The next solar eclipse will be no different. We can tell you now that we will not miss the thrill of See the August 21 eclipse in the United States live, and from the best possible place.
We have prepared a great route through some of the most spectacular national parks in the USA. During the trip we will have a unique day to observe the eclipse, which will take place when we are in Jackson Town, near the Grand Teton National Park. The trip coordinator will then choose the best observation site. Have you booked your place for this magnificent spectacle yet?
Click on the route link Total solar eclipse and the national parks of the Colorado Plateau and the Rockies and discover all the details of the trip.