Ask a Scientist: What's Happening on August 21, 2017, and What Can People Potentially See?
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Learn MoreA total solar eclipse will occur on August 21, 2017. It will track from Oregon to South Carolina. David Boboltz from the National Science Foundation describes what viewers can expect to see in various locations.
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Runtime: 37 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Space Sciences, U.S. Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Producer/Distributor: National Science Foundation
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