Its totality will last for about 66 minutes, and will visibly shine across the Western Hemisphere, including North America, South America, Europe and Africa. (Hawaii and some parts of Alaska will miss the beginning of the penumbral phase—when the moon starts entering the Earth’s outer shadow—but will be able to witness the rest of the event, according to Space.com.)
Unlike the solar eclipse, which has to be viewed with special glasses to keep the eyes safe, this new celestial moment can be seen with the naked eye—or through binoculars, if viewers want a closer look. NASA recommends observing the eclipse in a dark spot away from bright lights.
