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Total solar eclipse of Aug 21, 2017

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Total solar eclipse of Aug 21, 2017
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GreatAmericanEclipse.com is published by Michael Zeiler and Polly White to educate the public on how to witness nature's greatest spectacle, a total eclipse of the Sun.

The total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017

The total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017

This website is produced at considerable expense and time investment and we hope to keep it free from outside advertisements. To help defray these expenses, a purchase from this website's online Store would be appreciated.

Web and print publications and educational institutions may use the maps and videos created by Michael Zeiler for non-commercial purposes provided that a credit to "Michael Zeiler, GreatAmericanEclipse.com" is given. Other publications such as print books, magazine stories, and ebooks must receive permission from Michael Zeiler before the re-use of the maps and videos that are on this website. For more on the use of our content, see our Guidelines for Use.

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Michael Zeiler may be contacted at GreatAmericanEclipse@gmail.com

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    • Splendor
    • Basics
    • Phenomena
    • Fact of the day
  • Maps/
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    • Context
    • Future eclipses
    • Desktop backgrounds
    • April 8, 2024
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    • Idaho eclipse
    • Wyoming eclipse
    • Nebraska eclipse
    • Kansas eclipse
    • Missouri eclipse
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    • Tennessee eclipse
    • Georgia eclipse
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Total solar eclipse of Aug 21, 2017

On August 21, 2017, nature's grandest spectacle -- a total eclipse of the sun -- will slide over the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. This is your guide to understand, plan for, and view this amazing sight!

To watch the partial stages of the eclipse, you must have proper eye protection. Eclipse glasses are affordable and safe. GET your eclipse viewers now, we cannot guarantee availability in the weeks before eclipse! 

To watch the partial stages of the eclipse, you must have proper eye protection. Eclipse glasses are affordable and safe. GET your eclipse viewers now, we cannot guarantee availability in the weeks before eclipse! 

New designs now available! We carry 14 designs and styles of shirts in our store.

New designs now available! We carry 14 designs and styles of shirts in our store.

The maps and analysis on this website are developed with arcgis mapping technology by esri.com.

The maps and analysis on this website are developed with arcgis mapping technology by esri.com.

Newsletter updates with timely information on the Great American Eclipse. We never sell or misuse email addresses.
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We are happpy to announce a partnership with Frey vineyards and offer three eclipse themed organic wines, Totality sparkling wine, Umbra Zinfandel, and umbra Chardonnay. Limited supplies are available at www.freywine.com/Wine/Great-American-Eclipse

We are happpy to announce a partnership with Frey vineyards and offer three eclipse themed organic wines, Totality sparkling wine, Umbra Zinfandel, and umbra Chardonnay. Limited supplies are available at www.freywine.com/Wine/Great-American-Eclipse

Wow, Our new t-shirt design will glow during totality! Available in both women's and men's cut quality t-shirts. Click image for details

Wow, Our new t-shirt design will glow during totality! Available in both women's and men's cut quality t-shirts. Click image for details

This richly-illustrated 44-page book explains everything you want to know about the eclipse on August 21 and includes two eclipse glasses. Click image for details.

This richly-illustrated 44-page book explains everything you want to know about the eclipse on August 21 and includes two eclipse glasses. Click image for details.

Share your enthusiasm for this summer's eclipse! We have several  shirt, cap and  sweater designs. Click image for details.

Share your enthusiasm for this summer's eclipse! We have several  shirt, cap and  sweater designs. Click image for details.

Our eclipse maps are famous for their accuracy, utility, and beauty. Find over 15 maps in our store, click image for details.

Our eclipse maps are famous for their accuracy, utility, and beauty. Find over 15 maps in our store, click image for details.

We offer a variety of deluxe eclipse viewing options include eclipse shades and solar binoculars. All have ISO certification for safe viewing. Click image for details.

We offer a variety of deluxe eclipse viewing options include eclipse shades and solar binoculars. All have ISO certification for safe viewing. Click image for details.

Partners with celestron

Partners with celestron


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