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The 2024 solar eclipse was a teachable moment in more ways than one
By Tariq Malik published
The total solar eclipse of 2024 was an epic experience to share with my daughter. It was one part celestial event, one part college prep.
Why I watched the solar eclipse with my kids, a goose and 2,000 trees
By Brandon Specktor published
The total solar eclipse on April 8 plunged Syracuse, New York's Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology into darkness for 90 seconds, creating a wondrous and memorable totality.
'You could feel the energy and wonder': Despite clouds, totality wows crowds during solar eclipse in Syracuse
By Rebecca Sohn published
The total solar eclipse on April 8 plunged Syracuse, New York's Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology into darkness for 90 seconds, creating a wondrous and memorable totality.
No, you didn't see a solar flare during the total eclipse — but you may have seen something just as special
By Harry Baker published
Several media outlets have incorrectly claimed that explosive solar flares were spotted during the April 8 total solar eclipse. But there were no flares during totality, so what did people see?
My formal 2024 solar eclipse apology
By Monisha Ravisetti published
I used to be an eclipse hater, and now I'm not. That's the story.
What it was like to chase totality in South Texas
By Jamie Carter published
Chasing eclipses in South Texas meant dealing with lots of hurdles, yes, but also lots of gratitude.
Astronauts' photos capture April 8 solar eclipse from Earth orbit
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
As bucket list items go, seeing a total solar eclipse from space might seem like a tall order. But on Monday (April 8), Michael Barratt saw an eclipse from off the planet.
Totality was a total bust for me — but not for the reason you may think
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
My total solar eclipse 2024 experience could have been better. Though I was clouded out, it wasn't the worst thing to happen that day.
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