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Solar eclipse eye safety: Can staring at the sun cause blindness?

Ahead of the Monday, April 8th solar eclipse, eye doctors are warning people not to look directly at the sun — which could lead to blindness and permanent eye damage. “This can happen in less than a second from looking at the sun,” Dr. Matthew Gorski, M.D., an ophthalmologist with Northwell Health on Long Island, New York, told Fox News …

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How to explain the solar eclipse to kids

The 2024 total solar eclipse is almost here. The rare occurrence is a great opportunity to get kids excited about space and science. But how do you explain a solar eclipse to a young child? SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: TIPS TO CAPTURE THE PERFECT SHOT OF THE RARE COSMIC EVENT Fun art projects and simple models will do the trick. Read …

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Solar eclipse watch party: Plan a celestial event at your home and view with family and friends

The U.S. is just a handful of days away from experiencing the celestial phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, the eclipse will be in plain sight in 15 states across the U.S. If you’re preparing to host a party full of galaxy lovers or just enjoy any reason to celebrate something with those close to you, …

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Ultimate guide to viewing solar eclipse on April 8

Depending on where you live in the United States, this month will be your last chance to witness a total or partial solar eclipse until 2044. On April 8, our moon will pass between Earth and the sun, temporarily blocking light from the sun. The total eclipse will occur for those living throughout the Midwest, eastern Mexico and a small …

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How to photograph total solar eclipse: Tips for amateur photographers

A total solar eclipse is expected to bring minutes of darkness to North America during the middle of the day on April 8, and it will likely be one of the most photographed events of the year. Many Americans are already preparing to witness and capture the rare cosmic event, which some experts say won’t occur in the U.S. for …

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Solar eclipse 2024: Tips to capture the perfect shot of the rare cosmic event

Monday’s total solar eclipse might become one of the most filmed and photographed events of the year. As the moon passes in front of the sun, plunging a swath of North America into a few minutes of darkness, throngs will take pictures or videos of the moment. But powerful solar rays and drastic changes in lighting pose unique challenges in …

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Mysterious fireballs seen streaking across California sky

Skygazers in California were left stunned early Tuesday when they witnessed a series of bright fiery lights streaking across the clear night sky. Video shows the mysterious golden objects shooting across the sky in a straight line at around 1:30 a.m. in Moreno Valley,which is about 70 miles east of Los Angeles. “What the hell!,” one puzzled onlooker in the …

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Famous atheist says he identifies as a 'cultural Christian' and is 'horrified' by promotion of Islamic holiday

A famous atheist and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins explained he identifies as a “cultural Christian” in an interview after learning Ramadan lights were hung on a street in the UK as opposed to hanging lights to celebrate Easter. Dawkins was referring to Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, turning on 30,000 lights for Ramadan – the Muslim holy month – on …

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Cicada invasion: Trillions of noisy flying insects to swarm US for first time in 221 years

Billions, if not trillions, of two groups of noisy flying insects are expected to emerge from the underground in 17 U.S. states in April in a rare natural phenomenonnot seen since 1803. The insects, known as cicadas, are set to spring up and engage in a frantic mating frenzy lasting several weeks before they will all eventually die near trees. …

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Rare gene variant believed to play a role in understanding why people are left-hand dominant

What do Lady Gaga, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Paul McCartney and Justin Bieber have in common with Ronald Reagan, Jimi Hendrix, Judy Garland, Fidel Castro and David Bowie? They are all left-handed, a trait shared by roughly 10% of people. But why are some people left-handed while most are righties? That is an area of active research, and a new …

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