Sunday's Solar Eclipse: Since Alabama is technically not considered part of the eastern seaboard...

...should we be able to see the eclipse here? What time would it occur (central)?

In Alabama, the eclipse will star just a short time before sunset. So, if you have a clear view of the western horizon, you may be able to catch a glimpse of it. The farther west in the state you are, the better. The extreme southeast corner of the state will miss it entirely.

Here's a global map of the eclipse: (http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/OHfigure… ) Every place within the colored outline will see at least part of the eclipse: you can see that Alabama is just within the region.

Also, check out this interactive map of the eclipse (http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SE… ). Click on your location, and it will show you (among other things) what time the eclipse will start at that location. (The times are given for Greenwich, so subtract 5 hours to get Central Daylight Time.)

If I remember Alabama is not west of Texas. So anything east of Texas, the sun will have set in the sky and it will be nighttime where you are.

Alabama will not be able to see the Eclipse. The Sun will have set before becoming visible.

Only the West coast, Northern Calif down to West Texas.

No, it will not be visible east of western Texas. See the below web site for detailed maps and information.

8:34 pm CDT. That's why I'm going to New Mexico. Sunset is at 7:55 pm MDT.

http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/astronomic…