People in North America are all set to experience a total Solar Eclipse that will take place in parts of the United States on August 21. This sporadic astronomical event is expected to captivate people’s eyes across the world on an early afternoon in the USA.
A total Solar Eclipse takes place when the Moon slips between the Earth and the Sun and as the diameter of the Moon appears to be the same size as that of the Sun, it covers its light resulting in a complete darkness, also called the period of totality.
The Solar Eclipse is expected to initiate at around 12 PM (EDT) in Oregon and will cross U.S from Oregon to South Carolina. The eclipse will end near Charleston, South Carolina at 2:48 p.m. EDT.
Scientists from all across the world have been anticipating this event for years when the Moon will completely block the Sun thereby blacking out the path of the eclipse. This celestial event is of a special importance in the U.S as the total solar eclipse sweeping across the United States is taking place after almost a century and is called the ‘Great American Eclipse.’ The last time, Unites States witnessed a complete Solar Eclipse was in the year 1918. Looking for the ways to open an American business bank account from overseas?
In addition, NASA is all prepared to capture all and every moment of this astronomical event with 11 space crafts and approx. 50 high-altitude balloons. NASA also claims that the moon’s shadow will blanket almost 14 states in the United States in darkness for at least two minutes during the afternoon.
However, it is not visible in India and hence, its impact is not relevant to the land of cultural diversity. Though a partial eclipse will be visible in Ireland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and Scotland.
As per the Weather Prediction Center of the National Weather Service’s, cloud cover will be less in Oregon and the Tennessee Valley and hence the weather conditions are promising for a complete solar eclipse. A cloudy sky is anticipated in Nebraska with chances of showers in St. Louis. On the other hand, the view of the eclipse in Charleston can be affected by a storm system near Florida.
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