When was the last eclipse in the United States?
Space and AstronomyAugust 21, 2017August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse and was the last time totality crossed the nation from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
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When was the last solar eclipse in the USA?
August 21, 2017
Do you remember the total solar eclipse that crossed the continental United States from coast to coast on August 21, 2017? If you lived in, or traveled into, the 70-mile-wide path of totality, where the Moon completely blocked the Sun and turned day into night for a few minutes, you undoubtedly remember it well.
When was the last major eclipse?
Eclipses
| Date | Time of greatest eclipse (TDT) | Central duration (min:s) |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2017 | 14:54:33 | 0:44 |
| August 21, 2017 | 18:26:40 | 2:40 |
| February 15, 2018 | 20:52:33 | — |
Is there an eclipse 2021?
Year 2021 had 4 eclipses, 2 solar eclipses and 2 lunar eclipses.
Was there an eclipse in 1985?
Year 1985 had 4 eclipses, 2 solar eclipses and 2 lunar eclipses.
Was there an eclipse in 1987?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth.
| Solar eclipse of September 23, 1987 | |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 0.9634 |
| Maximum eclipse | |
| Duration | 229 sec (3 m 49 s) |
| Coordinates | 14.3°N 138.4°E |
When was the full moon in May of 1985?
May 1985 Moon Details
The Full Moon for this month will occur early in the month on Saturday, May 4th. The New Moon will happen later in May on Sunday, May 19th.
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