Solar Eclipses
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Eyes hurt after the eclipse? Signs of retinal damage, explained
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The total solar eclipse on April 8 plunged Syracuse, New York's Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology into darkness for 90 seconds, creating a wondrous and memorable totality.

What's left of the 2024 solar eclipse lives in our hearts
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The 2024 solar eclipse, as seen from Indianapolis, connected strangers across a famous racetrack.

Total solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference The 2024 total solar eclipse was visible across Mexico, the U.S and Canada. Our guide tells you when the eclipse occurred and where it was visible.

The 2024 solar eclipse was a teachable moment in more ways than one
By Tariq Malik published
The total solar eclipse of 2024 was an epic experience to share with my daughter. It was one part celestial event, one part college prep.

Why I watched the solar eclipse with my kids, a goose and 2,000 trees
By Brandon Specktor published
The total solar eclipse on April 8 plunged Syracuse, New York's Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology into darkness for 90 seconds, creating a wondrous and memorable totality.

'You could feel the energy and wonder': Despite clouds, totality wows crowds during solar eclipse in Syracuse
By Rebecca Sohn published
The total solar eclipse on April 8 plunged Syracuse, New York's Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology into darkness for 90 seconds, creating a wondrous and memorable totality.

No, you didn't see a solar flare during the total eclipse — but you may have seen something just as special
By Harry Baker published
Several media outlets have incorrectly claimed that explosive solar flares were spotted during the April 8 total solar eclipse. But there were no flares during totality, so what did people see?

My formal 2024 solar eclipse apology
By Monisha Ravisetti published
I used to be an eclipse hater, and now I'm not. That's the story.
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