On August 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun will occur in the United States. The eclipse will be visible along a line stretching from Oregon to South Carolina. Millions of people live near the path of totality, the area where the total eclipse is visible. The rest of the country will see a deep partial eclipse. This will be the first total solar eclipse visible in the United States since 1979. Recent eclipses have been visible in Europe, Africa, and South America. The August 2017 eclipse wil