Solar eclipse of October 14, 2023
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Trump Stares at the Sun During the Eclipse: Will It Harm His Eyes?
By Sara G. Miller published
Even the president of the United States couldn't look away from the Great American Solar Eclipse.

Plane Crashes Near Madras, Eclipse 'Hotspot'
By Rachael Rettner published
A small plane en route to Madras, Oregon — a "hotspot" for eclipse watching — crashed on Saturday, killing one person.

Can You Photograph the Solar Eclipse with Your Phone or Tablet?
By Calla Cofield published
Can you photograph the phenomenon with my cell phone or tablet? With a few caveats, the answer is "yes."

Total Solar Eclipse Transforms Illinois Town Into a Celestial Super Bowl
By Denise Chow published
When it comes to total solar eclipses, "X" marks the spot for this college town, and excitement is building as people gear up for what's being heralded as the "Great American Solar Eclipse."

Spotlight on Carbondale: Illinois Town Sits at Solar Eclipse 'Crossroads'
By Denise Chow published
By pure cosmic coincidence, the town of Carbondale has found itself at the center of eclipse mania.

Man Who Suffered Eye Damage from Solar Eclipse Has This Warning
By Rachael Rettner published
A Portland man who experienced permanent eye damage from looking at the sun during a solar eclipse in 1963 is now warning others not to make the same mistake he did.

Help Make an 'Eclipse Megamovie' Using Your Smartphone
By Elizabeth Howell published
If you want to do some science during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 using nothing but your phone, consider contributing to the Eclipse Megamovie project.

Why You Need Eclipse Glasses: Girl Damages Eyes by Staring at the Sun
By Sara G. Miller published
A 12-year-old girl in Florida damaged her eyes by looking at the sun for 1 minute, according to a new report of the girl's case.
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