• 1. Overview
• 2. Solar Eclipse Basics
• 3. The Total Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017
• 4. When and Where to see the August 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
• 5. The Weather Prospects for the Eclipse
• 6. Finding a Place or Event to See the 2017 Eclipse
• 7. How to Safely Observe a Total Solar Eclipse
• 8. Solar Filters for Safely Observing a Solar Eclipse Without a Telescope
• 9. Solar Filters for Safely Observing a Solar Eclipse With Binoculars or a Telescope
• 10. How Can I Take a Photograph of the Total Solar Eclipse?
• 11. Additional Resources - Books and Websites

1. Overview

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will pass from west to east across the lower continental United States for the first time since 1918. More than 300 million people live within a day's drive of the narrow path of this eclipse, so it may be the most watched astronomical event in history. This guide shows you when and