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Solar eclipse set for 12:24 p.m. Aug. 21

Tulsa, Okla. — Observers will be able to see the next solar eclipse in Tulsa at 12:24 p.m. on August 21, 2017.

The first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in the U.S. in 99 years has heightened anticipation and excitement in small, rural towns of southwestern Kentucky.

With 32,000 people, Hopkinsville is nearest the point of greatest eclipse.

The moon will pass in front of the sun and cast darkness over the rolling farmland, plunging it into darkness for 2 minutes and 40 seconds.

Tens of thousands will watch the eclipse from Hopkinsville - estimates reach 100,000 people from as far as Japan and South Africa.

One shop owner says she'll camp at work instead of risking traffic, though the city requested National Guard help on roads.

The airport is being upgraded.

The mayor says Hopkinsville residents are ready and excited to host eclipse-chasers from around the world.

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