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Clouds expected at these solar eclipse hot spots

I can’t be a cirrus cloud! Some of the hottest destinations to observe celestial wonders are expected to steal the thunder of a rare total solar eclipse due to cloudy weather. Niagara Falls, New York, is expected to be “very cloudy,” and Erie, Pennsylvania, is expected to have “cloudy skies and a slight chance of […]

How to safely watch the solar eclipse

As excitement builds for Sunday’s solar eclipse, be sure to be prepared to safely view this rare celestial phenomenon. As the moon passes over the sun on Monday afternoon, parts of several states will be darkened. According to NASA, states in the path of the total solar eclipse include Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, […]

Texas grandfather, 105, to watch his 13th total solar eclipse

The 105-year-old Texas grandfather and former airplane designer will observe his 13th total solar eclipse on Monday after a lifetime of tracking astronomical phenomena. Laverne Biser has been an eclipse chaser since 1963, packing his wife and three children into his station wagon and driving nearly 3,000 miles from the Lone Star State to Maine […]

Watching The Solar Eclipse: What You Need To Know

A solar eclipse will wash over the U.S. on April 8 and you’re all going absolutely mental for it, so let’s dig into what you can expect. Only a small portion of the U.S. will be in the “totality” of the April 8 solar eclipse but it’ll be seen by anywhere from 40 to 50 […]

Solar eclipse myths and misconceptions — and the truth behind them

One of the greatest wonders of science is solar eclipse There is an air of mystery in the air, which can lead to false assumptions. Ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse, Chicago health and safety organization Prevent Blindness is dedicated to the fight against visual impairment. maintain eyesightpromotes eye safety by dispelling common misconceptions […]