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Ahead of solar eclipse, NASA seeks public's help in recording strange animal behaviors

NASA is asking for the public’s help in its latest research project. The 2024 solar eclipse, which will occur in North America on April 8, is expected to cause several earthly disturbances, including the behavior of animals. Both physical and auditory animal behaviors will shift during the eclipse, according to NASA. SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: 8 STRANGE THINGS THAT COULD HAPPEN …

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Solar eclipse 2024: 8 strange things that could happen during the rare event

A rare occurrence in orbit could lead to some strange happenings here on Earth. The North American solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is expected to hit totality in 15 U.S. states. What can Americans expect to happen in the sky as well as on the ground? SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: WHERE AND HOW TO VIEW THE RARE ORBIT HITTING THE …

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Solar eclipse quiz: Test how much you know about the 2024 spectacle

On Monday, millions of people around the U.S. will be able to see the moment that the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. This celestial phenomenon is referred to as a solar eclipse — and another total solar eclipse isn’t expected for another 20 years. Because of this, Americans everywhere are gathering together to view the moon’s shadow …

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Texas man, 105, to witness his 13th total solar eclipse: 'They're so beautiful'

A 105-year-old Texas resident is gearing up to see the total solar eclipse on April 8 — and it’s not his first rodeo. LaVerne Biser of Fort Worth said his interest in astronomy began in high school, back in the 1930s. The umbraphile, a term referring to people who chase eclipses, spent his childhood admiring stars from his parent’s Troy, …

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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 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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Ohio Gov. DeWine says precautions ensure 'a great day' in leadup to eclipse

Ohio is pulling out all the stops for Monday’s total solar eclipse, as it braces for potentially hundreds of thousands of visitors. “I have to say, we don’t always get a lot of time leading up to events,” Ohio Emergency Management Agency Director Sima Merick said at a news conference Friday. “Right? So having 200 years in the making has …

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From 'end times' to 'karmic multiplier,' this is how religions traditionally view a solar eclipse

Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various religions around the world. They were viewed as messages from God or spiritual forces, inducing emotions ranging from dread to wonder. Ahead of the total solar eclipse that will follow a long path over North America on Monday, here’s a look at how several of the world’s major …

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Total solar eclipse pushes Yankees-Marlins start time back four hours

A total solar eclipse is set to take place across a large swath of the United States on Monday, and it has affected the start of the New York Yankees’ game against the Miami Marlins. The Yankees and Marlins were set to start their game Monday afternoon at 2:05 p.m. ET, but the start of the game has been pushed …

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Solar eclipse: New York pumps up police force for big crowds, warns criminals will 'get caught'

As eclipse chasers prepare their trip to the path of totality, law enforcement and local governments in western New York are working behind the scenes to maintain order amid the astrological craze. At least a half million revelers – perhaps even a million – are expected in the area, primarily in Niagara Falls and Erie County, on Monday for the …

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