But even Hawaii will not see the best of this celestial event as the Pacific Ocean location is at the northern edge of the viewing limit. The event is known as an annular solar eclipse. An annular solar eclipse is when the moon moves in between the Earth and sun, blocking out the sun's rays. read more
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Much of Europe, Much of Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic Note: Click on the date link for details in Honolulu, or the path map image for global details. read more
On Monday, much of the country will get to experience a rare solar eclipse which will cross the United States from coast to coast, starting in Oregon just after 7 a.m. Hawaii time and ending in South Carolina. read more
"To personally see a total solar eclipse is an experience of a lifetime. It is breathtaking and gives you a sense of how powerful nature is," Hasinger said. The islands last saw a total solar eclipse 26 years ago. The July 1991 eclipse was visible from the islands of Hawaii and Maui. read more