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Archive for April, 2024

I’m taking the train to see the solar eclipse in Canada. Here’s why I’m riding the rails

April 2nd, 2024 by

The April 8 solar eclipse doesn’t quite reach totality in my home Canadian city, so I’m hopping on a train to find it. I had good reason to stay off the road, or away from the air.

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Stars, planets and more will be visible during the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here’s where to look

April 2nd, 2024 by

When the total solar eclipse travels across North America on April 8, the skies will darken. Here’s what to look for during totality.

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Why I’m going to Missouri near the centerline for the solar eclipse on April 8

April 2nd, 2024 by

Cape Girardeau, Missouri is close to the centerline of the total solar eclipse on April 8, offering eclipse-chasers 4 minutes and 6 seconds of totality.

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There’s an April Fool’s Day prank about the 2024 solar eclipse — don’t fall for it

April 2nd, 2024 by

No, the date and path of the total solar eclipse have not been miscalculated.

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New ‘Star Wars: Unlimited — Spark of Rebellion’ trading card game strikes our galaxy

April 2nd, 2024 by

A preview of Fantasy Flight Game’s new “Star Wars: Unlimited” trading card game.

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April 8 solar eclipse: 6 zoos on the path of totality — and why animals react strangely to ‘nighttime during the day’

April 2nd, 2024 by

Total solar eclipses make animals behave in strange ways. To see for yourself, stop by one of these zoos located on the path of totality on April 8, 2024.

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How photos of the April 8 solar eclipse will help us understand of the sun’s atmosphere

April 2nd, 2024 by

A total solar eclipse is not just an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon; it’s an opportunity to expand our scientific understanding of the sun.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket photobombs the moon in incredible award-winning shot

April 2nd, 2024 by

This amazing photo of a Falcon Heavy rocket transiting the moon won the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

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