Set in the heart of the state, Albuquerque is New Mexicoâs biggest city, and gateway to this striking region along the Rio RÃ­o. Grande hereâyou ll find Abundant native, culture a lively entertainment, scene filmmaking, hotspots, dining, shopping and theâworld s largest balloon. fiestaet in the heart of the state, Albuquerque is New Mexicoâs biggest city, and gateway to this striking region along the Rio RÃ­o. Grande hereâyou ll find Abundant native, culture a lively entertainment, scene filmmaking, hotspots, dining, shopping and theâworld s largest balloon. Fiesta Central Regional Bucket. list
20th century. The total solar eclipse of June 8, 1918 crossed the United States from Washington State to Florida. This path is roughly similar to the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse and was the last time totality crossed the nation from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Path of Totality. The total solar eclipse of August 21 is the first total eclipse visible from Americaâs lower 48 states in over 38 years. The last one happened in 1979 and passed through the Pacific Northwest and central Canada in late winter. (see: Total Solar Eclipses in the USA)