TWIN CITIES, MN — Minnesotans will be able to enjoy a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime (or twice) partial solar eclipse next week, weather permitting. Everything you need to know about the eclipse in the Twin Cities metro, including what time it happens, the weather forecast, safety tips, where you can get special glasses, and more is below.

What time will it happen, and how much of the sun will be covered?

The total phase of this solar eclipse will not be visible in Minnesota, but it can be observed here as a partial solar eclipse, according to timeanddate.com. The Moon will cover a large portion of the Sun, and it will be an amazing sight regardless.



Here's when it will happen in the Twin Cities: Starts: Aug. 21 at 11:43 a.m.

Maximum point in Minneapolis: Aug. 21 at 1:06 p.m.

Ends: Aug. 21, 2017 at 2:29 p.m. NASA will have live video from several cities around the United States. For a more specific timeline for your own neighborhood, check out Vox's handy search tool by zip code.

Where to Watch Viewing parties in the Twin Cities will be hosted at the following locations:

What should I know about safety during the eclipse?



Even during an eclipse, you should never, ever, ever look at the sun directly, as it will cause permanent damage to your eyes. The only exception is the few moments when the sun is completely covered by the moon in the "band of totality." Since we aren't located in the band of totality, that doesn't apply to us.

Special glasses are available to view the sun during the eclipse. Only use those, or a pinhole projector, to view the solar eclipse.

