Only about a third of the sun will be covered by the moon in the Sacramento area, but it will still be a unique experience.
SACRAMENTO, Calif —
The first total solar eclipse since August 2017 will pass over American soil on Monday, and although Northern Californians won’t have a front-row seat, it will be worth a look.
A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk, according to NASA.
California is not included in the path of totality on Monday. The path of totality stretches from Texas to Maine, and the United States won’t see another total solar eclipse until 2044.
In Sacramento, 35% of the sun will be obscured as the moon passes between it and the Earth. The 2017 eclipse peaked at 79% of the sun being covered …
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