Map shows where a partial solar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. WASHINGTON — A partial solar eclipse will be visible in some parts of the United States on Wednesday afternoon. No part of the US is in the path of totality. The path of totality of the solar eclipse will pass through parts of Iceland and Spain. Some parts of the US, Europe and Africa will experience partial solar eclipses, but some in the US will get to taste a partial eclipse when the moon nibbles on the sun. A solar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon, and earth align, casting a shadow on the earth. During a total solar eclipse, the sky darkens at its peak and people may remove their eclipse glasses. During a partial eclipse, people should wear eclipse glasses at all times. Only part of the Sun will be covered. The map below shows how much of the Sun would be obscured during Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse in parts of the United States. Areas with at least some visibility include: Alaska; parts of the Pacific Northwest and northern Rocky Mountain region; parts of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes; much of the Northeast and New England; and parts of the mid-Atlantic, with visibility extending southward along parts of the East Coast toward North Carolina. The timing of the eclipse also depends on where you live. This content is imported from infogram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their website. If your state is not affected, you can still see the eclipse. NASA will host a livestream with views from the other side of the path of totality. You can watch the full NASA live stream here.
