| The biggest and best solar eclipse in American history is almost here. On Monday, a total solar eclipse will be visible from coast to coast. It will be the first total eclipse visible only in the USA since the country's founding in 1776. The eclipse will start on the West Coast in Oregon and trace a 67-mile wide path east across the country, exiting the East Coast in South Carolina. Get prepared for this spectacular celestial moment and study up with some of the best content from the USA TODAY Network. |
| Still trying to get solar eclipse glasses? Good luck. |
| Stores across the country are selling out of special eclipse-watching glasses viewers need to protect their eyes from the sun. Retailers say many customers (surprise) appear to have waited until the last minute to buy the glasses. Anyone who plans to watch any part of the eclipse needs eye protection . The lightweight glasses - a piece of cardboard with two "lenses" made of barely transparent plastic film - block most light and allow users to look directly at the sun without burning their retinas. |
| You're going to need some accessories for your gear if you want to take photos or video |
| If you're shooting with a smartphone, you don't technically need any extra equipment, and you can do some pretty cool things with that wider shot, such as a time-lapse. But if you're serious about photography and plan to shoot close-ups of the sun, you'll need a solar filter for your camera to avoid damaging its lens. You will also want to pick up a tripod since it's going to get very dark, very quickly during totality. And don't forget your zoom lens to get a closeup of the eclipsed sun. |
| Figure out what you will see and when |
| Whether you're in the path of totality or not, our interactive map will show you exactly what you can expect at your location on eclipse day. Enter your city or zip code and the map provides times for the full event, from the time the moon first starts to pass in front of the sun until the sun fully reappears. There's also a countdown to when the eclipse first enters the U.S. |
| Check out more nationwide coverage at: solareclipse.usatoday.com. |
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| This is a compilation of stories from across USA TODAY. |
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