Like millions of other Americans, you're probably gearing up for the incredibly rare total solar eclipse crossing the continental United States in August.
While there are a variety of excellent viewpoints for you to catch the celestial event in all its glory, it all comes down to where you'll find the clearest skies on Monday, Aug. 21, according to GreatAmericanEclipse.com.
To help, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration developed a map of predicted cloudiness on the day of the eclipse based on historical data.
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NOAA researchers relied on 10 years of data collected from ground observations to create the Average Historical Cloudiness map for Aug. 21 indicating the average percentage of cloudiness in each area.
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They found coastal regions and areas east of the Mississippi River may be more susceptible to cloudier conditions on Aug. 21 compared to other areas.
NOAA also identified Rexburg, Idaho; Casper, Wyoming; Lincoln, Nebraska and Carbondale, Illinois as areas that historically experience clear skies during that time.
How “viewable” will the solar eclipse be in Georgia?
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If you want to be within the centerline path of the total solar eclipse in Georgia, which only grazes the northeast corner of the state, your best bet is to make your way to Rabun County, about two hours north of metro Atlanta.
There, the total solar eclipse will begin at 2:35 p.m. and last for 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
However, most areas in metro Atlanta will experience a partial eclipse. You can use this Google simulator to find out whether you'll see a total eclipse.
Using the NOAA’s interactive map, here’s a list of how “viewable” the eclipse will be in 13 Georgia cities, including typical cloud conditions (clear, few scattered, broken or overcast conditions):
Rome at 2:34 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 73 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Clear or few
Cartersville at 2:35 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 72.5 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Clear or few
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Atlanta at 2:36 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 67.5 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Clear or few
Atlanta (near DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Brookhaven) at 2:36 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 68.1 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Clear or few
Atlanta (near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport) at 2:36 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 42.7 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Scattered or broken
Atlanta (Discovery Boulevard near Mableton) at 2:36 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 66.1 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Few
Peachtree City at 2:36 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 67.5 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Clear
Columbus at 2:37 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 63 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Broken or overcast
Gainesville at 2:37 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 65.9 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Clear, few or broken
Athens at 2:38 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 70.7 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Clear or few
Macon at 2:39 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 68.5 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Clear, few or broken
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Warner Robins at 2:40 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 54.1 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Scattered or broken
Albany at 2:40 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 60.5 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Scattered or broken
Augusta (near Daniel Field Airport) at 2:41 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 71.2 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Clear or few
Augusta (near Augusta regional airport) at 2:42 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 74.9 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Clear or few
Valdosta at 2:43 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 42.7 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Broken
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Savannah at 2:45 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 52.6 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Broken, scattered or few
Savannah (near Hunter Army Airfield) at 2:46 p.m.
Viewable percentage: 41.5 percent
Typical cloud conditions: Broken
Explore the map and interactive tool at ncei.noaa.gov.
Another map created by researchers at the University of Idaho shows the likeliness of having totally clear skies on Aug. 21.
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Based on historical data used for the map, the western United States (mostly colored in blue hues) has the highest chance of experiencing clear skies.
However, as the eclipse travels east, viewing conditions will get worse, according to researchers at the university's College of Natural Resources.
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