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Eclipse 2017

On Monday, Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible from a narrow strip of land that stretches all the way across the U.S., from Oregon to South Carolina. It will be the first total solar eclipse since 1918 to cross the nation from coast to coast.

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Solar Eclipse: Here's the Weather Forecast for the Big Day

Here's the Weather Forecast for the Solar Eclipse

With a once-in-a-generation celestial event just one day away, the question across the nation is: Will cloud cover get in the "Great American Eclipse" experience?

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Tribes Hope for Renewal in Solar Eclipse; Not All Will Watch

Tribes Hope for Renewal in Solar Eclipse; Not All Will Watch

In Navajo culture, the passing of the moon over the sun is an intimate moment in which the sun is reborn and tribal members take time out for themselves. No talking. No eating or drinking. No lying down. No fussing.

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How This Tiny Rural Town Is Bracing for an Eclipse Influx

How This Tiny Rural Town Is Bracing for an Eclipse Influx

Spring City, Tennessee, is an eclipse totality epicenter. It's bracing for an onslaught of eager visitors.

Solar Eclipse Will Cost America Almost $700 Million in Lost Productivity

U.S. employers will see at least $694M in missing output while workers gaze at the nearly two-and-a-half minute eclipse on Monday.

Where to Find the Best Eclipse Watch Parties

The next total solar eclipse over North America won’t take place until 2024, so umbraphiles should find a viewing spot asap!

Krispy Kreme, Denny's, 7-Eleven and More Are Cashing in on The Eclipse

From mooncakes to dark chocolate donuts, it's an 'apoceclipse' of food.

Celebrate the Eclipse With These Quirky Products

It wouldn't be "The Great American Eclipse" without some entrepreneurial merchandise to go with it.

Why Scientists Are So Excited About This Solar Eclipse

On August 21, 2017, a 121-mile wide shadow will sweep across North America as millions of people revel in a total solar eclipse — the first one to run from sea to shining sea since 1918.

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What Every Eclipse Watcher Needs To Know

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What Every Eclipse Watcher Needs To Know

On June 21, 2017, NASA and other federal agencies will be hosting a "Two Months to the Eclipse" press conference at 1:00 — 3:30 PM EST that you can watch right here.

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How to Plan for This Summer's Once-in-a-Century Solar Eclipse

It’s not too early to prepare for the Great American Solar Eclipse of Aug. 21, 2017 — and the sun's position on April 19, 20 and 21, but especially April 20, will offer a perfect dress rehearsal for that historic event.

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I Chased an Eclipse at 60,000 Feet (and Set a World Record)

Miles above the ground, one of the world’s most renowned solar eclipse experts spent a record-breaking 74 minutes in totality aboard a supersonic jetliner that flew twice the speed of sound.

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You Have Questions About the Solar Eclipse. We Have the Answers

Everything you need to know to have a safe and enjoyable viewing experience this Aug. 21.

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How to Keep Your Eyes Safe During the Solar Eclipse

Don't damage your eyes — do this.

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Solar Eclipse Day Could Resemble 'Zombie Apocalypse'

When millions of people want to see a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse, massive crowds along the eclipse path could present challenges you haven't considered.

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How to Keep Your Eyes Safe During the Solar Eclipse

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