Solar Eclipse 2017 in Washington D.C.

Young people view the 2017 total eclipse in Washington. The Earth will cross the shadow of the moon, creating a total solar eclipse. Eclipses happen about every six months, but this one is special. For the first time in almost 40 years, the path of the moon's shadow passes through the continental United States.

Unique identifier: GP0STR02Y

Type: Image

Shoot date: 21/08/2017

Locations: North America, United States of America, Washington, D.C.

Credit line: © Tim Aubry / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Solar Eclipse 2017 in Washington D.C.

People view the 2017 total eclipse in Washington. The Earth will cross the shadow of the moon, creating a total solar eclipse. Eclipses happen about every six months, but this one is special. For the first time in almost 40 years, the path of the moon’s shadow passes through the continental United States.

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