Solar eclipse of October 14, 2023
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Afraid of the Dark? Why Eclipses Frightened Ancient Civilizations
By Tom Metcalfe published
For many ancient cultures, eclipses of the sun and moon were something special — and something to be feared.

What To Do If Your Solar Eclipse Glasses Won't Arrive in Time
By Nola Taylor Redd published
What do you do if your eclipse glasses haven't arrived, or have been recalled? Here are some other options for safely observing the eclipse.

Ancient Pueblo Rock Art Depicts a 'Celebratory' Solar Eclipse
By Tracy Staedter published

Why Does a Total Solar Eclipse Move from West to East?
By Paul Sutter published
If the moon typically rises in the east, why will the 2017 total solar eclipse begin in the west?

Can a Solar Eclipse Really Blind You?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Isaac Newton blinded himself for 3 days after looking at the sun in a mirror.

Eclipses Were Regarded As Omens in the Ancient World
By Gonzalo Rubio published
August 21, people living in the continental United States will be able to see a total solar eclipse.

Eclipse Superstitions Are a Thing of the Past, and the Present
By Calla Cofield published
Ancient stories and superstitions about eclipses can be found in every corner of the globe, but modern skywatchers aren't immune to misinformation about these celestial events.
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