Nathan

Nathan

LIFELONG KENTUCKIAN WHO LOVES THE OUTDOORS, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SPORTS AND SPENDING TIME WITH HIS FAMILY. WHEN NOT AT THE OFFICE YOU CAN FIND HIM...Full Bio

 

Best Places to Watch the 2017 Eclipse

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A large portion of western Kentucky is the place to be for the August 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. Many areas in Kentucky will provide great viewing opportunities for this rare astronomical event.  Hopkinsville in Christian County will be near the point of "Greatest Eclipse", where not only can you be a part of 2 minutes and 40 seconds of totality but also the exact instant when the axis of the Moon's shadow passes closest to the center of Earth.  Kentucky's famed Land Between The Lakes lies in the path of the total eclipse as does Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and Pennyrile State Forest.  All of these natural landmarks are home to Kentucky State Resort Parks and will be great places for eclipse watching.  Click on the cities and towns in the map below to explore the area, find accommodations and great restaurants, and see what else there is to do! Kentucky is great during the day and even more special in the dark of this total eclipse of the sun. Make plans to head to KY for your eclipse watching! If you’re planning on observing the 2017 solar eclipse, stay safe with these eclipse viewing tips.  View these important safety reminders from the Kentucky Department of Health. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) urges citizens and tourists to plan ahead in order to have the best possible eclipse experience.  Also, check out these important grill and camp fire safety tips from the State Fire Marshall and financial security information

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