If you're not in a part of the world where the total solar eclipse is visible… don't worry, The Weather Channel and weather.com has your back.
On August 21, the Weather Channel digital properties and Twitter will team up for a live stream of this once-in-a lifetime celestial event, which will allow consumers to chase the total solar eclipse in real time as it moves from coast-to-coast.
"This eclipse is a once-in-a-hundred-year event, and we're going to party like it's New Year's Eve," said Neil Katz, head of global content and editor-in-chief, The Weather Company. "This eclipse is a celestial phenomenon and cultural moment that can't be missed, and we couldn't imagine a better partner than Twitter to celebrate this with."
"Chasing Eclipse 2017" Live Stream
The interactive live coverage for "Chasing Eclipse 2017" kicks off at noon ET on August 21. The Weather Channel digital coverage will immerse viewers in totalities from 10 locations along the eclipse path – from the ground and from space – and join the fun celebrations taking place across the country. Live locations include: Stanley, ID; Carbondale, IL; St. Joseph's, MO; Alliance, NE; Hopkinsville, KY; McMinnville, OR; Belton, SC; Nashville, TN; and Casper, WY.
Hosted in-studio by meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Domenica Davis, "Chasing Eclipse 2017" will feature:
- High-resolution and aerial drone footage from Weather's network of storm trackers as the eclipse moves along the path of totality
- User-generated content from Twitter
- Live updates from eclipse viewing parties with weather.com field reporters
- Special hyperlocal eclipse footage from TEGNA partner stations in Portland, OR; Boise, ID; Denver, CO; St. Louis, MO; Knoxville, TN; and Columbia, SC
- Red Bull Cliff Diving event featuring athletes diving under the shadows of the eclipse. Surface mirrors will reflect stunning images of the divers and the eclipse.
- Real-time eclipse footage from NASA
- "Fact Off" game show featuring the hosts from "Part-Time Genius" podcast
- Interactive social segments
- Live coverage of an #Eclipse2017 joint wedding
- IP-based broadcast production technology and support supplied by NewTek
"Chasing Eclipse 2017" will be available via The Weather Channel app, weather.com, and Twitter. The live stream will be available for free to logged-in and logged-out users on Twitter as well as connected devices globally. Viewers will be able to access the live stream at http://eclipse2017.twitter.com or via @weatherchannel. To join the conversation and submit content for "Chasing Eclipse 2017," tweet with #Eclipse2017.
