Named as a super moon, the last major solar eclipse was observed in November, 2016. In the past, eclipses have been named the blue moon, the black moon, the harvest, strawberry and blood moon. On August 21, 2017, you will be able to observe the American eclipse.
Viewable Across the United States
Because the solar eclipse in 2017 will be easily viewable across 14 states in the US, it has already been named the American eclipse. From coast to coast and showing a shadow of approximately 70 miles in width, this will be the most popular solar eclipse of modern times. With the use of modern equipment, it will be televised and photographed more than any solar eclipse before. It is expected that more people will witness the full solar eclipse because millions of individuals live within breathing or driving distance to observe the eclipse.
Strangely, the eclipse will be viewed mostly across the one country. The American eclipse will also be viewed all the way from Cape Verde across to the Pacific Ocean, but the only main landmass will be the United States.
Unscientific Names
The names given to these total solar eclipse observations are completely unscientific, but help make history more easily identifiable.
The solar eclipse of November, 2016, was the closest that the moon had travelled towards the earth since 1948 and became the brightest full moon for 68 years.
Where you are one of the millions who choose to observe the solar eclipse of 2017, from one of the many perfect land spaces across the US, you should observe full safety when you choose to view this spectacular event. By using eclipse glasses, you will protect your eyes from the dangerous UV rays from the sun. Without this protection, you may suffer from temporary blindness as the sun may have burnt your retina. Hopefully, the illness will only be temporary, but staring at the sun without UV protection may permanently damage your eyesight.
