While stargazers in Europe will witness the first total solar eclipse since 1999, many Americans will get the chance to see the Moon cover a smaller portion of the Sun. AdvertisementWhere are the best places to watch the solar eclipse in the US? Apart from Alaska, the solar eclipse will also be more extensive in regions of New England. Which other parts of the US will see the solar eclipse? The partial solar eclipse will first become visible in Anchorage, Alaska, at 7.36am AKDT on Wednesday, August 12.