Solar Eclipse Chasing- Where to watch the Incredible Sky Show?

On 21st August 2017, a total solar eclipse will sweep across North America and certain parts of South America, Europe and Africa. People throughout these continents will have an opportunity to witness a heavenly wonder that has captivated humans for several centuries. A complete solar eclipse, where the Moon sweeps between the Earth and the Sun, obstructing the sun’s rays, consequently enveloping planet Earth in complete shadow.

The last solar eclipse that casted a shadow across the continental US took place in 1918. Since then several solar eclipse had taken place but, it has been 99 years since a total solar eclipse had crisscrossed the whole width of United States of America; making this a historical event for the people living in the country.

Where can I enjoy this spectacle in the country (USA)?San Juan Islands, Washington

Hop-on a Sun Country Airlines flight and head to South Beach on Washington State’s San Juan Island. This is going to be an ideal location for enjoying the eclipse’s darkness. Here, this natural phenomenon is expected to be around 85% with maximum covering occurring around 10:20 A.M. Along with this, the Eclipse Viewing Party on the beach is going to be fun. Browse our travel portal to book cheap flights and visit San Juan Islands.

Rabun County, Georgia

Grab one of the Sun Country Airlines flight deals to Georgia and head to Rabun County. The southern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains are located in the northeast corner of the Georgia Mountains. This mountainous pocket is the only place in entire Georgia that lies in the eclipse’s path of Total Solar Eclipse. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, a boarding school, will function as a viewing point on 21st August, during the Total Solar Eclipse. Maximum covering will occur around 2:36 P.M. (EST).

St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the best places to view this total solar eclipse as this place will experience complete darkness for around two and half minutes. Schlafly’s, a local brewpub, offers the Schlafly’s Eclipse Field Trip at $45; that starts at the Tap Room and winds up at the Dew Drop Inn at Bloomsdale. With live music, BBQ and beer, this little trip would be an incredible way to view the Total Solar Eclipse. Maximum darkness will occur around 1:16 P.M.

Chantilly, Virginia

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, is going to witness a large crowd on August 21st, for being the perfect place to marvel at the Total Solar Eclipse. Make Alaska Airlines reservations, visit this museum and add to your knowledge of scientific facts. The museum’s activities will run all day offering complimentary eclipse-watching glasses and telescopes. Maximum covering will occur around 2:42 P.M. (E.S.T.).

Apart from these, one can also book cheap airline tickets and fly onboard Alaska Airline flights to Silverton in Oregon, Garden City in Utah, Carbondale in Illinois or Cherokee in North Carolina to enjoy the wondrous spectacle of the Total Solar Eclipse on August 21st 2017.