Partial solar eclipse on Aug. 12 visible in 26 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.
A partial solar eclipse will be observable on Aug. 12 across parts of the northern United States, with coverage ranging up to 20% in Alaska and 10-20% in many New England and New York locations.
A partial solar eclipse will occur on Aug. 12, visible from portions of the northern United States, Washington, D.C., and Alaska. NASA explains that the Moon will pass between the Sun and Earth without a perfect alignment, so only part of the Sun will be obscured, creating a crescent shape.
"It is not safe to look directly at a partial solar eclipse without proper eye protection," NASA warned, adding that viewing through cameras, telescopes or binoculars requires a solar filter. The agency recommends using certified solar eclipse glasses or constructing a pinhole projector to view the event safely.
According to NASA and the Time and Date website, the eclipse will be visible in 26 states and the capital. Alaska will experience the greatest coverage, exceeding 20 percent, while several New England and New York cities will see 10-20 percent coverage. The full list of states includes Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New England states, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Timing of the eclipse will vary by location; detailed schedules are available on NASA’s website.