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On Monday, August 21st, 2017 a total solar eclipse will trace across the country from the Pacific to the Atlantic with it’s path crossing near Folly Beach. The last time most Americans observed a total solar eclipse was in 1991 and such an event will not happen on this scale again until 2045. On Monday, the moon will move to completely cover the sun for a total of 2 minutes and 40 seconds and parts of Folly Beach will be in the path of totality which in total is around 70 miles wide. It is unsafe to look directly at a solar eclipse so you must use the proper safely precautions when viewing. For more information about the eclipse, visit https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/