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Here’s when you can see a partial solar eclipse Wednesday in the U.S.
AP News • • science
Key Points:
- A total solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, with totality visible primarily in northern Europe, including Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal, marking Europe’s first total eclipse since 1999.
- North America will experience only a partial eclipse, visible in northern U.S. and Canadian cities, with varying sun coverage percentages depending on location.
- The U.S. last experienced a coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in 2017, with the next one scheduled for 2045, making this partial eclipse an opportunity for skywatchers to observe the phenomenon safely.
- NASA provides specific local times and coverage percentages for partial eclipse visibility in several North American cities, emphasizing the importance of using certified eclipse glasses for eye protection.
