Moon shadow in 2017 eclipse

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The Total Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017 – fly along with the shadow! from Eclipse2017.org on Vimeo.

This video from eclipse2017.org follows the moon’s shadow as it sweeps over the surface of the continental United States on August 21, 2017. On that day, for the first time since 1979, we in the continental U.S. will see a total eclipse of the sun.

Production details are in the end credits.

View larger. | Greatest duration/ greatest eclipse for August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse, via Fred Espenak.

Bottom line: Video from eclipse2017.com showing the path of the moon during the August 21, 2017 total eclipse.

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Deborah Byrd (asteroid 3505 Byrd) helps edit EarthSky.org and is a frequent host of EarthSky videos. Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named in her honor in 1990, a Public Service Award from the National Science Board in 2003, and the Education Prize from the American Astronomical Society in 2020. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.