2017 Solar Eclipse Information

Viewing information for Southern Maryland

The eclipse is visible from Maryland but will not be total, to see the total eclipse you have to be in the path of totality, see this map.
You will need solar glasses or a solar filter to view the eclipse.
NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT A FILTER
IT WILL DAMAGE YOUR EYES!!!
How to View the 2017 Solar Eclipse Safely.
You can purchase viewing glasses from several online dealers.
Make a safe pinhole projector for eclipse viewing.

Viewing times are EDT on 21-Aug-2017 for Maryland.

  • First Contact 1:18 PM
  • Mid-eclipse 2:43 PM (≈82%)
  • Last Contact 4:02 PM

    • Cloud prediction map for the eclipse.

    Useful links

  • NASA Eclipse Web Site
  • Places to view the eclipse.
  • Guide to the August 2017 Total Solar Eclipse.

    • Click on Image to see Animation

    Last Updated: 4/15/17