Question

the solar eclipse that occurred on august 21, 2017, wasnt just visible in madras, oregon. as the moon passed between earth and the sun, its umbra moved in a diagonal line across the continental united states. this line is called the path of totality. the dark gray band on this map represents the path of totality on august 21, 2017. anyone within the path experienced a total solar eclipse. observers outside the path experienced a partial solar eclipse. sort the cities based on whether they experienced a partial or total solar eclipse. greenville, sc washington, dc carbondale, il los angeles, ca partial solar eclipse total solar eclipse

Explanation:

• Greenville, SC: It is within the path of totality (dark gray band), so it experienced a total solar eclipse.
• Washington, DC: It is outside the path of totality, so it experienced a partial solar eclipse.
• Carbondale, IL: It is within the path of totality, so it experienced a total solar eclipse.
• Los Angeles, CA: It is outside the path of totality, so it experienced a partial solar eclipse.

Answer:

• Partial solar eclipse: Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA
• Total solar eclipse: Greenville, SC, Carbondale, IL