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View this email in your browser Brought to you by USATODAY.com The biggest and best solar eclipse in American history is almost here. On Monday, a total solar eclipse will be visible from coast to coast. It will be the first total eclipse visible only in the USA since the country's founding in 1776. The eclipse will start on the West Coast in Oregon and trace a 67-mile wide path east across the country, exiting the East Coast in South Carolina. Get prepared for this spectacular celestial moment and study up with some of the best content from the USA TODAY Network.  Still trying to get solar eclipse glasses? Good luck. Stores across the country are selling out of special eclipse-watching glasses viewers need to protect their eyes from the sun. Retailers say many customers (surprise) appear to have waited until the last minute to buy the glasses. Anyone who plans to watch any part of the eclipse needs eye protection . The lightweight glasses - a piece of cardboard with two "lenses" made of barely transparent plastic film - block most light and allow users to look directly at the sun without burning their retinas. You're going to need some accessories for your gear if you want to take photos or video If you're shooting with a smartphone, you don't technically need any extra equipment, and you can do some pretty cool things with that wider shot, such as a time-lapse. But if you're serious about photography and plan to shoot close-ups of the sun, you'll need a solar filter for your camera to avoid damaging its lens. You will also want to pick up a tripod since it's going to get very dark, very quickly during totality. And don't forget your zoom lens to get a closeup of the eclipsed sun.  Figure out what you will see and when Whether you're in the path of totality or not, our interactive map will show you exactly what you can expect at your location on eclipse day. Enter your city or zip code and the map provides times for the full event, from the time the moon first starts to pass in front of the sun until the sun fully reappears. There's also a countdown to when the eclipse first enters the U.S. Check out more nationwide coverage at: solareclipse.usatoday.com. • Latest solar eclipse weather forecast: Clouds could mar view in Oregon, South Carolina • How to view the solar eclipse remotely: Online, on TV, via apps • From Bonnie Tyler to 'Connecticut Yankee': How eclipses worked their way into pop culture • Eclipses throughout history: Bad omens, hungry dragons, stopped wars • Wildfire closes Oregon campsites, hiking for eclipse • Wireless networks will be overloaded: How to stay connected during the eclipse This is a compilation of stories from across USA TODAY. Invite others to enjoy USA TODAY Breaking News newsletter. USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. USA TODAY 7950 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22102