A total solar eclipse, dubbed the "Great American Eclipse" by some media, occurred on August 21, 2017. It was visible within a band that spanned the contiguous United States from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. It was also visible as a partial solar eclipse from as far north as Nunavut in northern Canada to as far south as northern South America. In northwestern Europe and Africa, it was partially visible in the late evening. In northeastern Asia, it was partially visible at sunrise.
A solar eclipse traverses the continental United States.
On August 21, in the year 2017, A solar eclipse traverses the continental United States. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of August 21, a notable event in this corner of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on August 21, 2017 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 28 June 2026.
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