# Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017

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**Created:** [August 22, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-american-solar-eclipse-of-2017/763657 "2016-08-22T18:56:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 26, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-american-solar-eclipse-of-2017/763657/221 "2017-08-26T02:31:28Z")

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> [@SmellMyWort](#):
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> I’m already thinking about plans for 2019.🆒

2020 is looking like a better bet for me. The 2019 eclipse is in midwinter so there’s a greater chance of cloud whereas the 2020 eclipse is in midsummer, as is the eclipse of 2021.

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