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Local Circumstances for the 21 AUG 2017 Total Solar Eclipse at Crawford, NE:
Latitude: 42° 40' 59" N | Longitude: 103° 24' 46" W |
Duration of Totality*: 45s | Partial phase start: 10:26:29AM (MDT), at "1:00 o'clock" on the sun's disk |
Totality Start*: 11:48:53AM (MDT)
*All times shown are calculated for the lat/long specified above, and are accurate to within a couple of seconds, due mainly to influences of the "edge effects" at the start and end of totality.
For a more detailed explanation of this, please see the "About Accuracy" section
of this great 2017 eclipse page by Ernie Wright of NASA!
Please also note that these times have been converted from UTC; if you see times on other sites that say "UTC"/ "UT", or "GMT", those are NOT the local times for you in Crawford!
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Standard Google Map of Crawford and vicinity
Current Weather Forecast for Crawford
CURRENT CLOUD COVER:
LOCAL | NATIONAL
Visit our "Weather" links above for other great cloud cover forecast maps!
Crawford, NE
Crawford is in the path of totality for the
Total Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017!
Observers there will see (appx.) 45s of totality!
(Get your eclipse glasses here – you MUST have them to safely view the partial phases!)
Do you have a location that could host folks seeking to watch the eclipse?
First, we'd suggest you contact your local Chamber of Commerce and/or Town/City Council.
But then, check out
Sky & Telescope Magazine's Marketplace for viewing locations!
Eclipse2017.org also has a (paid) Eclipse advertising section, where you can make and post an ad to promote your products and services!
Please be sure to check out Dr. Kate Russo's excellent White Paper on
Community Eclipse Planning!
Not where you want to be?
Go back to other NE cities!
Visit community pages for other states
If you are an official of Crawford, who is responsible for Eclipse2017 public outreach,
please send us information about your community’s 2017 eclipse plans – so we can share it here with everyone!
(Please note, we are completely swamped with requests, so NO more pictures - and PLEASE give us the text EXACTLY so we can cut and paste it in!)
Eclipse2017.org encourages everyone to get into the path of totality on eclipse day,
and see one of the greatest sights the sky has to offer!
(And make sure to have eclipse glasses on hand for everyone!)
Official Plans for viewing the eclipse from Crawford
Watch the Moon Take Over
Get Solarized In Crawford
2017 Solar Eclipse
Crawford is on the northern edge of the path of totality. Avoid the large crowds and join us for a weekend of activities and almost a minute of totality! Enjoy the many seasonal activities available at Ft. Robinson State Park and the surrounding area. Visit Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Hudson Meng Bison Kill Site, Toadstool Geologic Park and stake out a spot in the shadow of the legendary Red Cloud Buttes to view the eclipse. Several locations will be available for viewing. Tent and RV Camping is available at the City Park Complex, local RV Parks and at historic Ft. Robinson State Park.
Come early and join in on the fun. Be sure to bring your sunscreen and pick up a Solar Viewer.
Saturday Aug 19th
Senior Pro Rodeo – Performances throughout the day
Cookout – Legend Buttes Golf Course – 6:00 P.M. to dark
Star Party & Eclipse presentations - presented by the Denver, CO Astrology Club -View the stars through their powerful telescopes.
Solar Golf - Legend Buttes Golf Course.
Sunday Aug 20th
Music, art, food and more.
Senior Pro Rodeo - Performances throughout the day.
BarB Que
Monday Aug 21st
Pancake Breakfast - Old West Trail Rodeo Complex.
View the Eclipse from the Rodeo Grandstands, the Crawford Community Building & Ball Field, the Golf Course Driving Range or Fort Robinson State Park (Park entry permit required)
The partial Phase begins at 10:26 MDT with Totality at 11:48
For a complete list of activities and information on area attractions,
Contact: Crawford Chamber of Commerce 308-665-1817 or at the Visitors Center Hwy 2/71 & 20
City of Crawford 308-665-1300 or visit crawfordnebraska.net