Solar eclipse to come next week
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A partial solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the northern U.S. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with viewing times varying significantly by location.
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
In order to get that special, tingly feeling of a total solar eclipse on August 12, you will need to travel to Iceland or Spain. Now, for a bit of good news: The northeastern United States will still get to see a partial solar eclipse next Wednesday afternoon.
If you're planning on watching the eclipse, you'll need a pair of solar eclipse glasses. Be wary, there are plenty of solar eclipse glasses available, especially on Amazon, but you must make sure they're ISO 12312-2 Certified for the safest eye protection. The American Astronomical Society has a list of approved manufacturers you can verify too.
Yorkshire residents have a rare chance to see the best view of a solar eclipse since 1999 next week.
People all over the country will get to experience a partial solar eclipse next Wednesday evening, 12 August, as the Moon moves in front of the Sun.