Here's what the solar eclipse will look like from different cities around the US

United States NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Americans are about to experience a solar eclipse.

On August 21, the entire US — including Hawaii and Alaska — will be able to see at least a partial eclipse. People located along one 70-mile-wide streak in particular will be able to see a total solar eclipse, or the moment when the moon crosses between the Earth and the sun, completely blocking out the sun's light.

For those hoping to see the eclipse, the appearance will vary based on where you are. To help determine what that view will look like ahead of time, a team from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory built a simulation that maps out what the eclipse looks like during the window it's over the US.

A word of warning: If you do plan to catch the solar eclipse on August 21, don't look directly at the sun. There are solar filters designed to let you see the eclipse in a way that will keep your eyes from getting damaged.

Here's what the eclipse will look like in some of the major cities across the US. These projections don't account for clouds, which could obstruct the view in some parts of the US.