The total solar eclipse in August 2017 will travel across the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. But if the moon rises in the east and sets in the west, why does the eclipse shadow travel from west to east? (Daron Taylor/The Washington Post)Dear Science,I'm really excited about the total solar eclipse that's going to happen in the U.S. on Aug. 21. The Hinode spacecraft captured this image of the January 6, 2011 solar eclipse. More eclipse coverage:The first solar eclipse to cross America in 99 years is coming.

Source: Washington Post June 12, 2017 15:05 UTC