The Great American Solar Eclipse 2017

On Aug. 21, 2017, the United States was treated to a rare celestial performance: a total solar eclipse, in which the Earth passed directly between the moon and the sun. Here's Live Science's coverage of the spectacular event.

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Mysterious Substance and 'Devilry' Blamed for 3-Hour 'Solar Eclipse' in Russia

July 23, 2018 | Article

The summer sun can shine nearly 24 hours a day in this part of Siberia. On July 20, it was blotted out for 3 hours by a nightmarish cloud.
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Why the July 27 Lunar Eclipse Will Last So Freakishly Long

July 19, 2018 | Article

Some simple but fascinating science determines the length of each lunar (and solar) eclipse.
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Friday the 13th Eclipse Visible to Lucky Few

July 11, 2018 | Article

A solar eclipse is scheduled for Friday the 13th, but most skywatchers will be unlucky without doing a bit of traveling.
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Moon's Supersonic Shadow Created Waves During the Solar Eclipse

December 26, 2017 | Article

When the moon's shadow zipped across the United States during the Great American Solar Eclipse this past August, the shadow traveled so fast it created waves in Earth's upper atmosphere, a new study finds.
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Solar Eclipse Damage to Woman's Eye Revealed in Striking Images

December 07, 2017 | Article

Using a new type of imaging, doctors were able to peer into the eyes of a young woman and see — on the cellular level — the type of damage that occurs from looking directly at the sun during an eclipse.
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Solar Eclipse Lawsuit: Couple Sues Amazon Alleging Faulty Glasses

September 01, 2017 | Article

A couple in South Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company sold faulty solar eclipse glasses that did not adequately protect their eyes.
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Totally Active: Eclipse Photos Reveal Sunspots, Solar Flares

August 31, 2017 | Article

Shots of the solar eclipse reveal an active sun.
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Eclipse Watchers in California Reportedly Put Sunscreen on Their Eyeballs

August 28, 2017 | Article

Some eclipse watchers reportedly put sunscreen on their eyeballs during last week's eclipse.
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Will Your Solar Eclipse Glasses Still Be Safe to Use in 2024?

August 25, 2017 | Article

People who recently acquired paper eclipse glasses might be wondering if they can reuse those glasses for the next North American solar eclipse.
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How I Calculated Where the Solar Eclipse and My Plane Would Intersect

August 25, 2017 | Article

I flew cross-country on Aug. 21, and the eclipse view from midair was unsettling.
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