This August, millions of Americans will have the rare opportunity to watch the sun, the moon and planet Earth align in the country's first total solar eclipse to cross the continental United States from coast to coast in nearly 100 years.
» RELATED: 7 things to know about the rare total solar eclipse crossing the nation this August
To get you excited and prepared for the gargantuan celestial event on Monday, Aug. 21, we’ll be updating this list with all our Great American Eclipse stories every day.
For everyone
The quick guide:
7 things to know about the rare total solar eclipse crossing the nation this August
Top eclipse viewing spots in the country
These are the best places to see the incredibly rare Great American Eclipse coming next month
Eclipse flights offer a chance for a view from 35,000 feet
Livestreams
How to watch the 2017 solar eclipse on TV or online
Eclipse-watching checklist
Everything you need to pack, bring with you on eclipse day
Don’t ruin your eclipse experience — What not to do the day of and during the total solar eclipse
Official map of eclipse path
This is the most accurate map of the Great American Eclipse’s path of totality to date
Expected eclipse view in your city
What will the sky look like in your city during August’s rare total solar eclipse?
Eclipse weather watch
Don’t let clouds ruin your solar eclipse view — Use these two maps to find clear skies near you
If you plan to take photos
Photographing the eclipse: Time to prepare is now
Eclipse glasses
Where to buy safe eclipse glasses and how to use them
Don’t get scammed — Safe, NASA-approved eclipse glasses and where to snag a pair
Can’t find eclipse glasses anywhere? Make these DIY pinhole cameras, projectors instead
Eclipse safety
A solar eclipse can blind you -- how to stay safe during August’s Great American Eclipse
Your eyes will fry under normal sunglasses during 2017 eclipse, here’s why
Pet safety
How will your pets react to the solar eclipse?
Fun or interesting stories
Sun-eating demons? 7 bizarre (but brilliant) myths and superstitions about solar eclipses
Opinion: A solar eclipse is most spectacular thing you will ever see
Krispy Kreme goes dark for Solar Eclipse 2017
Total solar eclipse will be ‘end of life on this planet as we know it,’ Georgia sheriff says
UGA professor creates map of Waffle House restaurants to watch the solar eclipse from (seriously)
Waffle House is throwing an official solar eclipse party — and you’re invited
For Georgians
Where to watch in Georgia
How Georgians can watch the rare total solar eclipse this summer
Use your ZIP code to find out if you’ll see it in your area and how far you may have to travel
8 best places to view the solar eclipse in Atlanta
You can’t drive up Kennesaw Mountain for the eclipse. Here’s the deal
Flashback photos
Flashback photos: A century in Georgia’s path of totality, 1890s-1990s
Georgia events and entertainment
5 rooftop bars in Atlanta to watch the solar eclipse
UGA to host solar eclipse viewing at Sanford Stadium
An Atlanta drinker’s guide to the solar eclipse
Need last-minute plans? These Georgia state parks are hosting awesome solar eclipse events
More solar eclipse events in Georgia
Eclipse 2017 map in Georgia
This map shows exactly where (and when) the total solar eclipse will cross Georgia this August
Aug. 21 weather watch in Georgia
Solar eclipse forecast ‘iffy’ for Atlanta, but that can change in two weeks
Eclipse driving, traffic
How will the eclipse affect Atlanta and north Georgia traffic?
Lyft discounts rides 21 percent to prime viewing spots
Small towns expect heavy traffic, full hotels
Accommodations along Georgia’s eclipse path
Eclipse glasses in Georgia
Get your free eclipse glasses at these metro Atlanta libraries
School eclipse events
Check out how Cobb schools are using solar eclipse as teaching moment
Some schools to extend school day during eclipse
Metro Atlanta schools delaying dismissal
Cobb extending school 45 minutes during solar eclipse for child safety
Gwinnett schools will delay dismissal by 1 hour during solar eclipse
Marietta extending school 15 minutes during solar eclipse for safety
Atlanta, Fulton school systems to extend school day for eclipse
DeKalb schools keeping students an extra hour for solar eclipse
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