The solar eclipse occurred on August 21, 2017 when the moon's orbital path crossed in front of the sun. For those in the path of totality, which ranged from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina the sun was completely blocked for a few minutes. Darkness followed and these places were as dim as night for a few moments. Those who weren't a part of this path could only view a partial solar eclipse, where the moon only covered a portion of the sun.

Here are the sources we used for this project:

1. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA
   NASA is a United States government organization that is responsible for making innovations in aeronautics and aerospace.


2. The Cable News Network CNN CNN is an online and television news netwoork that is based in the United States. It is owned by the Turner Broadcasting System and covers worldwide news.


3. Washington Post The Washington Post is a United States newspaper based in Washington, D.C. that focuses on national politics.