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How to watch the total solar eclipse tonight

A total eclipse of the sun will turn day into night later this evening at 6:38 p.m. Arizona time.

PHOENIX - A total eclipse of the sun will turn day into night later this evening, but you’ll need to watch NASA’s live stream to see it.

Not seeing the stream? Click here.

The eclipse will blot out the sun over Southeast Asia and parts of the Pacific Ocean at 6:38 p.m. Arizona time, but the big show for those living in the U.S. occurs next year.

The best view of next year’s total solar eclipse runs directly through the U.S. on Aug. 21, 2017.

Map shows the visibility path of next year-s total solar eclipse to go directly through the U.S.

INTERACTIVE: NASA's Google Map

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