Space.com #Total Solar Eclipse 2017: When, Where and How to See It (Safely) 19 August 2016 fborgosano Leave a comment Share: On Aug. 21, 2017, American skywatchers will be treated to a rare and spectacular celestial show — the first total solar eclipse visible from the continental United States in nearly four decades. Here’s what to look for. from Space.com ift.tt/2b3glSX Share: