Great American Eclipse: When to expect it in western Washington


While everyone in North America will have an opportunity to see a partial eclipse, the path of the total eclipse will only cross through the U.S., giving the event the name the “Great American Eclipse”.

Does your house, work, or school fall in the path of the total eclipse? How long will you be in the moon's shadow? Will you only be able to see a partial eclipse? NASA has an interactive Total Solar Eclipse map where you can zoom in and get detailed eclipse information for any location.


The eclipse will start at approximately 9 a.m. Pacific Time on August 21. If you are in a spot where you can see it, the total eclipse will last between one and three minutes depending on your location.

Click here to use the interactive map >>