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One of the most highly anticipated sky-watching events in recent years is rapidly approaching.
On Monday (April 7), the solar eclipse will be visible to millions of Americans.
The solar eclipse means the moon will be positioned between the Earth and the Sun to cast a shadow, or umbra, upon North America. The eclipse will travel from Mexico to Eastern Canada along a "path of totality" at 1500 miles per hour, darkening afternoon skies. If the conditions are clear, states including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, as well as slivers of Michigan and Tennessee will also be able to witness totality.
The best time to view the eclipse and how long totality will last depends on where you are located. For Americans not in the path of totality, a partial solar eclipse will be visible, weather conditions permitting.
Make sure you protect your eyes if you're viewing the eclipse today by wearing certified eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer.
Totality in the U.S. starts around 1:30 p.m. CT/2:30 ET. Click here to find out when the eclipse will grace the sky in your location.
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