We at timeanddate.com have spent countless hours preparing for the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017. Below is a list of resources available for your use. If you would like to use any of our content, please make sure to adhere to these rules. If you post any of our content in an article format online, you should provide a link back to us. Note that the preview videos shown on this page are of lower quality than the files for download.
Watch the recorded stream of the total eclipse
See pictures of the eclipse and add your own
Videos – What Does the Eclipse Look Like?
Solar Eclipse Animation (Max Point) HD Video
The animation shows approximately what the eclipse looks like near the maximum point from an ideal location.
(mp4, 30secs, 1080p, 3.3MB)
What It Looks Like in New York
The animation shows approximately what the eclipse looks like in New York.
(mp4, 30secs, 1080p, 3.3MB)
What It Looks Like in Los Angeles
The animation shows approximately what the eclipse looks like in Los Angeles.
(mp4, 30secs, 1080p, 3.3MB)
What It Looks Like in Chicago
The animation shows approximately what the eclipse looks like in Chicago.
(mp4, 30secs, 1080p, 3.3MB)
What It Looks Like in Phoenix
The animation shows approximately what the eclipse looks like in Phoenix.
(mp4, 30secs, 1080p, 3.3MB)
Videos – Where to See the Eclipse
Eclipse Shadow Path
The animation shows the path of the eclipse across the map.
(mp4, 13secs,HD, 5MB)
Videos – Coast to Coast Across the USA
Eclipse Across the USA – Low Zoom
The animation follows the path of the eclipse across the USA at a low zoom level.
(mp4, 30secs, 1080p, 23.7MB)
Eclipse Across the USA – Medium Zoom
The animation follows the path of the eclipse across the USA at a medium zoom level
(mp4, 50secs, 1080p, 42.4MB)
Eclipse Across the USA – High Zoom
The animation follows the path of the eclipse across the USA at a high zoom level.
(mp4, 100secs,1080p, 51 MB)
Videos – 3D Globe Animations
Solar Eclipse Path HD Video – Fixed on USA
The animation shows a fixed perspective of the path of the eclipse shadow across the USA.
(mp4, 1080p, 2.8MB)
Solar Eclipse Path HD Video – Line of Totality
The animation follows the eclipse path, tracing the line of totality.
(mp4, 1080p, 3.2MB)
Solar Eclipse Path HD Video – Sun's Perspective
The animation shows the eclipsed areas from the perspective of the sun.
(mp4, 1080p, 2.9MB)
PDF – Helpful Guides
Eclipse Safety PDF
A brief overview on how to safely view solar eclipses.
General Eclipse Guide PDF
A quick guide to total solar eclipses.
Images
Solar Eclipse Path Image in HD
The illustration shows the path of the eclipse shadow, and hence who will be able to see the event.
Download Eclipse Path illustration (png, 1920w x 960h)
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