The Moon appears to cover the sun during an annular eclipse of the Sun on May 20, 2012 as seen over ... [+] Chaco Culture National Historical Park in Arizona. There is no better excuse to travel than to witness a solar eclipse, and that has a special relevance for forward-planners in National Park Week, which begins this weekend. Annular Eclipse Sequence. You have to wear solar eclipse glasses at all times, but it’s still an arresting sight. What’s more, many of these national parks are also certified as International Dark Sky Parks, with no fewer of 20 of these stargazing-friendly regions in the path.

Source: Forbes April 17, 2021 02:00 UTC