High Country 2017 Eclipse Photos
Below are photos and videos of the Monday August 21, 2017 solar eclipse from the High Country or High Country based outlets. This page will be updated as more content … Read more
Solar Eclipse
International Space Station Spotted In NASA Eclipse Photos & Video
NASA has released two photos that defines pre-planning and just being lucky. In the first photo tweeted out by NASA on Monday the caption reads, “It’s the moon, sunspots AND … Read more
Solar Eclipse Weather Outlook
Clouds could play a role in eclipse viewing locally today. The National Weather Service forecast mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper … Read more
NCDOT Eclipse Preparations Underway
Upwards of one million people are expected to travel to and through North Carolina for Monday’s solar eclipse, and NCDOT is working to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible. Seven … Read more
Increased Traffic Expected Thursday-Tuesday, Plan Ahead Locally & Statewide
Motorists are encouraged both locally, and statewide, to plan ahead and allow plenty of extra travel time over the next few days. Locally, the move in for Appalachian State will … Read more
1979 Total Solar Eclipse CBS News Report
As the 2017 solar eclipse approaches, a video has surfaced of Walter Cronkite anchoring the CBS Evening News about the February 26, 1979 eclipse. In his opening Cronkite leads off … Read more
Eclipse Glasses And Solar Viewing Safety Tips
Below is safety information for viewing the solar eclipse, on Monday August 21, from Brad Panovich of NBC Charlotte and NASA. v Information below courtesy of NASA. Looking directly at … Read more
Blue Ridge Parkway Prepares For Total Solar Eclipse
Blue Ridge Parkway staff and volunteers are actively preparing for the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. That day, from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the eclipse will cross much of … Read more
NCDOT Prepared for Solar Show, Teams Across North Carolina Ready In Different Ways
SYLVA – The star of the show will perform for about two and a half minutes. Planning has been ongoing for months in preparation for thousands — likely hundreds of thousands … Read more
AAA Urges Traffic Safety During Solar Eclipse
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With millions expected to travel for the Monday, Aug. 21 solar eclipse, AAA Carolinas urges traffic safety during the historical event. A total solar eclipse is expected to … Read more
State Highway Patrol Hopes Eclipse Doesn’t Shadow Safety
RALEIGH – In anticipation of the solar eclipse scheduled to take place on Monday, August 21, the State Highway Patrol is placing an emphasis on safe travel. Due to the … Read more
Watauga County Schools To Dismiss 15 Minutes Later Due To Eclipse
Watauga County Schools have announced they will will extend the school day by 15 minutes on Monday Aug. 21 to allow for parents and students to view the upcoming solar eclipse. … Read more
Solar Eclipse Expected to Cause Increase in Traffic on Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests
Asheville, N.C., August 7, 2017- Due to the increase in visitors expected for the solar eclipse on August 21, U.S. Forest Service staff encourage drivers to understand parking rules and … Read more
AppState Department of Physics and Astronomy Gearing Up For Solar Eclipse
By Ellen Burnette BOONE, N.C. – On Aug. 21, a solar eclipse will occur over the United States. Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Physics … Read more
Watauga County Schools To Operate On Regular Schedule On Solar Eclipse Day
UPDATE Wednesday August 9, 2017 – Watauga County Schools will extend the day by 15 minutes to allow extra time for students to view the eclipse. More information available by … Read more
Avery County Schools To Dismiss Early On First Day Back Due To Solar Eclipse
The Avery County Schools system has announced they will dismiss early on the first day of school, to allow students the opportunity to make it home before the solar eclipse … Read more
Solar Eclipse To Increase Visitation On Pisgah & Nantahala National Forests
Asheville, N.C. – Parts of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are expecting extremely high numbers of visitors for the weekend of August 18-21 due to the solar eclipse. Forest … Read more
Community And AppState Campus Events Lead Up To The Great American Eclipse
*Appalachian State University News press release. By Ellen Gwin Burnette * BOONE, N.C. – As the Great Solar Eclipse approaches this August, there is much to learn about and participate … Read more