Total solar eclipses like the one that will pass over portions of southern Missouri today (Monday ... he explains some of the science behind the eclipse. Q: How frequently do total solar eclipses ...

The total solar eclipse on ... North America will see just a partial solar eclipse. The path of totality will cross parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. How far would you travel to experience a total solar eclipse?