2017 solar eclipse in Northwest Arkansas

What: Moon’s shadow covers sun Date: Aug. 21.

Begins: 11:43 a.m.

Peak: 1:12 p.m., lasts for almost two minutes

Ends: 2:41 p.m.

Percent of sun covered: 90 to 93 percent

Sources: Alex Hixo, Mellisa Goodger, Julia Kennefick/UA physics library