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The moment of totality as viewed from Alaska Airlines Great American Eclipse Flight out of Portland, Oregon on August 21, 2017.

Threading the celestial needle: Catching the Great American Eclipse at 35,000 feet

Aug 21
This is a photo of an Alaska Airlines winglet, taken while flying above the clouds. A total solar eclipse is happening in the distance.

Calling all eclipse chasers: Enter to win and prepare for the “Great American Eclipse”

Jul 21

Chasing the shadow of the moon: To intercept eclipse, Alaska Airlines adjusts flight plan to delight astronomers

Mar 7