Shining a Light on the Total Eclipse
GET READY FOR THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE!
On Monday, August 21st, the United States will experience a solar eclipse, with some of the country experiencing complete darkness in the middle of the day as the sun and moon align to result in a total solar eclipse. Cruise Planners has what you need to know about this event of cosmic proportions!
Why a solar eclipse is a big deal?
Solar eclipses happen nearly every 18 months, but rarely do they pass over populated regions of the planet and even less frequently do they pass over the United States. This is the United States’ first total solar eclipse in 38 years and will be the last until 2024. What’s even more rare is that this is the first total solar eclipse to cover the ENTIRE United States in 99 years.
How long does the solar eclipse last?
Blink and you might miss it! Well, not exactly, but the eclipse will take less than two hours to cross the United States and the longest any one spot will be in total darkness is around 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
Where’s the best spot for me to see the solar eclipse?
Popular spots within the total eclipse path include Jackson, Wyoming; Nashville, Tennessee and Charleston, South Carolina. Hotels in these areas may be sold out, so skip the hassle of trying to find a place to park your car within the eclipse’s path and set sail on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas.
A solar eclipse cruise? Tell me more!
Royal Caribbean’s Total Eclipse cruise on Oasis of the Seas departs Port Canaveral, Fla. on August 20, 2017. The ship will be at sea on August 21st and sail into the path of totality, celebrating with celestial activities and a performance by the band, DNCE. The best part is that even when the solar eclipse is over, your vacation is just getting started as you sail to St. Maarten, St. Thomas and the Bahamas. To book your spot on this incredible sailing, contact your Cruise Planners travel advisor or locate a travel advisor near you.
Royal Caribbean International will also have seven other ships sailing to the Caribbean that will offer partial eclipse views on Aug. 21: Allure of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Empress of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas. These ships will have great views of the event, along with their own celebrations and entertainment.
I’ll be flying on the 21st, can I see the eclipse from the sky?
Yes, depending on which air route you are taking, you may be able to catch the eclipse. Make sure to get a window seat! Southwest Airlines has identified which of their 3,857 flights operating during the solar eclipse will offer the best experience. Check them out here.
I can’t travel on the 21st, how can I tell if I will see the eclipse from where I live?
Use this interactive zip code calculator to find out how much of the eclipse you’ll see or check out this map of the total eclipse to check out all the sights along the eclipse’s route.
