A solar eclipse is when the moon blocks out the sun for a time, and leaves a ring of fire around its circumference.  The sky gets a little spooky-looking for a bit and then the moon and sun part like a good Dancing with the Stars release move, and life goes back to normal.

Spots like Reno, NV and Albuquerque, NM will have the most spectacular views of the complete eclipse, but the entire path of the eclipse stretches from China to Texas.  Plenty of folks will have the opportunity to see the rare show of nature.