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What is a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the ...
As humans have evolved on Earth, many naturally occurring events — earthquakes, volcanoes, destructive weather — have struck fear into their hearts. At the top of the list, I contend, is the ...
On April 8, people from all over the country flocked to a narrow belt of land, running from Texas to Maine, to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse. Emerging from the Mexican border around ...