Where to watch the solar eclipse in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago

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21 August 2017 on the territory of the United States will occur "Great American Eclipse" - a solar eclipse, in which the moon completely covers the sun for a few minutes. This is the first such phenomenon in 99 years, which can be observed in the country.

The eclipse will partially take place across the country, but the small town of Hopkinsville in Kentucky is more fortunate than the others: it is located near the point where the total eclipse will last longer than in other places. Because of this, the city long before August became the epicenter of a historical event and is preparing to receive several tens of thousands of observers, believers and experienced eclipse hunters. But to see a partial eclipse can be throughout the United States. ForumDaily prepared a guide to the places of observation of the eclipse for residents of New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago.

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Residents of New York will not be able to see the total eclipse, and only 70% -covering the surface of the Sun. The eclipse itself peaks near 14: 44 in New York, which means that many people will be working at this time. If you still decide to see this unique and magical natural phenomenon, in our guide you will find the best places to see. Read: Where to see a solar eclipse in New York.

In 10: 15 (local time), residents of San Francisco will see a partial solar eclipse with impressive 75 percentages of the solar surface shaded by the Moon. This phenomenon is quite rare and lasts about two minutes. Read: 9 is the best place to watch the solar eclipse in San Francisco.

In the Los Angeles area, the eclipse will start at 9: 05 and end at 11: 43. When the eclipse reaches a maximum, around 10: 20 in the morning, the sun will be hidden at 62%. Read: 3 is a place to observe a solar eclipse in Los Angeles.

Due to the geography of South Florida, residents of this state will have many excellent places to observe the upcoming 21 solar eclipse in August. But some places are distinguished by their favorable location. Remember that the observation point should be chosen with careful preparation, because the next eclipse will have to wait until 8 April 2024. The maximum eclipse will be seen in Miami in 14: 58. Read: The best place to watch the solar eclipse in Miami.

If you live in Chicago, you should leave in advance and go to one of the suburbs. Here are the 10 best places in Illinois to watch the solar eclipse and have a good time. Read: 10 is the best place to observe the solar eclipse for the people of Chicago.

It is worth remembering that this is a rather dangerous occupation - incorrect observation can directly affect the eyesight and equipment. In this regard, NASA has published a guide to safely view the eclipse.

The main problem is the sun. Despite the fact that it will hide behind the moon, direct observation can cause damage to the retina. Therefore, NASA recommends that anyone who wants to observe an eclipse, use only special glasses that have intense sun lenses. These filters are the only safe way to look directly at the sun during an eclipse.

NASA warns that those who want to watch the eclipse should check their special glasses, which will be available in most places, for safety.

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