As you may have heard by now (and started to plan for), the Solar Eclipse is scheduled not that far away from today and we are all excited! This rare, 2 minute and 40.2 second event has the whole country in preparation to find that "perfect spot" to watch a piece of history unfold. On August 21, the solar eclipse will start in Oregon and end in Charleston, South Carolina at 2:48 p.m. The last shadow is planned to cast on Isle of Palms at 2:46 p.m. and will last just over two minutes.
With August right around the corner and accommodations booking fast, this is something you won't want to miss! Lucky for you, Isle of Palms is ranked one of the prime spots to get an incredible view of the eclipse and we still have a few places left to stay. With spacious beaches and open views of the sky, you will have front row seating to this amazing event!
From smaller sea cabins and villas to larger beachfront homes and pet-friendly rentals, Island Realty has the perfect setting to fit your needs and accommodate the whole crew! Our quick rental search or expert team of vacation planners can help you plan your trip so you can have your best vacation yet.
*Fun Facts about the Solar Eclipse:
Either you know and have studied up on the expected solar eclipse or you are attending and waiting for the surprise, there are actually some interesting points that makes this event truly unique.
- First solar eclipse to touch coast to coast since 1918
- This eclipse will only last for 2 minutes and 40.2 seconds
- This eclipse will be the first total eclipse to touch the continental U.S. since 1979
- The longest a total solar eclipse can last is 7.5 minutes
- At the time of a total solar eclipse, If any planets are in the sky, they can be seen as points of light
- The full solar eclipse will look like a "hole in the sky"
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