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Americans travel overseas for total solar eclipse as US sees partial view

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across 20+ US states on Wednesday, but eclipse-chasers are heading abroad for the total eclipse experience.

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A partial solar eclipse is set to occur on Wednesday, August 13, 2026, visible across more than 20 U.S. states, with the northern U.S. receiving the best viewing conditions. However, many Americans are traveling overseas to witness the total solar eclipse rather than settling for the partial view available domestically.

  • A partial solar eclipse will be visible across more than 20 U.S. states on Wednesday, August 13, with the northern U.S. positioned for the best viewing.
  • Most of the continental U.S. will not experience a total eclipse, limiting the eclipse-chasing experience domestically.
  • Many Americans are traveling overseas to witness the total solar eclipse rather than viewing the partial eclipse from the U.S.

How it unfolded

  1. Report Overseas travel trend emerges

    CBS News reports that more than 20 states will see a partial eclipse on Wednesday, but many Americans are traveling overseas to experience the total solar eclipse instead.

    “More than 20 states will get a glimpse of a partial eclipse on Wednesday, but many Americans looking to catch the full show are traveling overseas to experience the total solar eclipse.”

    CBS News · Press ↗
  2. Report Washington DC viewing conditions

    Washington Examiner reports that in Washington D.C., approximately 4% of the sun will be covered during the eclipse on Wednesday around 1 p.m., according to NASA.

    “People across the northern United States could get the chance to see a partial solar eclipse this Wednesday. Here in D.C. around 1 p.m., about 4% of the sun will be covered, according to NASA.”

    Washington Examiner · Press ↗
  3. Report Partial eclipse visibility details released

    Multiple news sources provide maps and details showing which U.S. states will see a partial solar eclipse, with northern states positioned for the best view.

  4. Report Limited US visibility confirmed

    Reports clarify that while a solar eclipse is coming, most of the U.S. will not be able to see a total eclipse.

  5. Report Eclipse timing announced

    News outlets begin reporting on the solar eclipse scheduled for Wednesday with coverage across 26 U.S. states.

What people are saying verbatim

“People across the northern United States could get the chance to see a partial solar eclipse this Wednesday. Here in D.C. around 1 p.m., about 4% of the sun will be covered, according to NASA.”

Washington Examiner, Energy news outlet · Washington Examiner ↗ · Aug 9

“More than 20 states will get a glimpse of a partial eclipse on Wednesday, but many Americans looking to catch the full show are traveling overseas to experience the total solar eclipse.”

CBS News, News organization · CBS News ↗ · Aug 10