Solar Eclipse Watch Parties in ‘Zone of Totality’ States

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The 2017 solar eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21. There are several states that will be in the direct path of the eclipse. These areas are referred to as the “zone of totality” and include the following states: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon.

Various cities and towns in these states will experience periods of complete darkness during daytime hours as the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking any possible sunlight.

If you plan on viewing the eclipse on your own, there are a few tips to consider. For starters, you’ll want to be sure the weather is clear. If the skies are cloudy, you will not have a clear view of the eclipse. You also want to be prepared to relocate in case there are clouds above you during the two minutes of totality.

“Pick a location with a good and uncrowded highway system that you can use to relocate the day before, the morning of, or the hour before the eclipse if weather threatens. The total solar eclipse will be such a spectacle that you won’t regret making the effort to find a clear viewing location,” reports Great American Eclipse.

For those interested, you may also choose to attend an eclipse viewing party in your area. Below are several parties listed by state.

South Carolina

“Sip the Eclipse” Rooftop Blackout Event

South Carolina State Museum Viewing Party

“Blackout Bash”

For additional eclipse parties in South Carolina, click here.

North Carolina

The Great American Eclipse Celebration

Cashiers Eclipse Festival

Downtown Sylva Eclipse Festival

For additional eclipse parties in North Carolina, click here.

Georgia