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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the view of the Sun from a small part of Earth, totally or partially.Such an alignment occurs approximately every six months, during the eclipse season in its new moon phase, when the Moon's orbital plane is closest to the plane of Earth's orbit. [1]
It will be the first total solar eclipse observable within Ohio in 218 years. The entire eclipse will occur over 2.5 hours and begins as the moon approaches and then centers over the sun.
Solar eclipse: What we know about the Ohio eclipse path, forecast, viewing tips MYTH: If you are pregnant, you should not watch an eclipse because it can harm your baby
It’s dangerous to look directly at an eclipse—except during the period of "totality," when the sun is entirely covered by the moon—for the same reason it’s never a good idea to stare at ...
The eclipse is only safe to witness with the naked eye during totality, or the period of total darkness when the moon completely covers the sun. Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without ...
The solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, also known as the Great North American Eclipse, [1] [2] was a total solar eclipse visible across a band covering parts of North America, from Mexico to Canada and crossing the contiguous United States. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the Sun
Warm air and blue skies in early April can make the chilly water look inviting. However, the past week Lake Champlain recorded about 38 degrees, far below a safe swimming temperature.
Whether you plan to look up at the sky in that tiny corner of Monroe County that will have a view of the total solar eclipse starting at 3:13 p.m. or you plan to check out a partial eclipse in ...