![Solar Eclipse Set for Today](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2012/05/solar-eclipse-ring-of-fire.jpg?w=630&h=420&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89&w=980&q=75)
Solar Eclipse Set for Today
Astronomy lovers are readying themselves for the opportunity to witness a rare total solar eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the moon moves directly between the earth and sun, which is exactly what will happen at 4:20 central time today.
The best view will be over Indonesia’s western island of Sumatra according to NASA officials. Viewers will be treated to a beautiful halo effect as the earth, sun and moon align.
The eclipse is expected to be partially visible in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hawaii and northern Australia. NASA will be live streaming the event for those who don’t live in those areas. If you miss this event today, the next total solar eclipse is set for August 21, 2017.
More From 100.9 The Eagle, The Tri-States' Classic Rock Station
![Pics of Missouri Taken By Astronauts 254 Miles Above the Earth](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2024/07/attachment-nasa-pics-of-missouri.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Wanna Celebrate the Eclipse in April? Missouri Has a Big Festival](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2024/01/attachment-april-2024-missouri-total-solar-eclipse.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![New Photo Shows Stunning ‘Airglow’ Over Missouri from the ISS](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2023/11/attachment-nasa-air-glow-missouri-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Glorious Partial Eclipse in Mid-October Over Missouri & Illinois](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2023/10/attachment-annular-eclipse.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Watch Video of the Northern Lights Dazzling Over Missouri](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2023/09/attachment-northern-lights-missouri.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Report – Asteroid Big Enough to Wipe Out Missouri Could Hit Earth](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2023/09/attachment-asteroid-missouri-2172.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![16 NASA Pics that Prove How Pretty Missouri & Illinois Really Are](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2023/01/attachment-missouri-illinois-nasa-space.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The Artemis Rocket Just Launched to the Moon Powered by Missouri](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2022/11/attachment-artemis-missouri-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Illinois Students Got a Long-Distance Call from Space Station](http://townsquare.media/site/463/files/2022/09/attachment-kjell.jpg?w=980&q=75)