Crowds and clouds didn’t stop people from gathering across the path of totality. Viewers craned their necks and clapped as skies briefly darkened, a sight the U.S. won’t see again until 2044.
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A lot of kids got to see the last total eclipse. What they remember may surprise you
Total solar eclipse chasers say that seeing the moon block out the sun, revealing the corona, is a life-changing experience. Kids, on the other hand, remember eating moon pies.
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Thinking of taking a last-minute drive to see the eclipse? Here’s what to know
Experts say you should gas up before you go, and plan to stay for a while afterward.
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How much money do you need to earn to buy a house these days? Find out in the quiz
This week, the April 8 total solar eclipse inspired Barbie-level coverage mania at NPR. But it turns out other things happened too! Were you paying attention?
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On eclipse day, hundreds of students will send up balloons for science
The NASA-backed Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project puts students in charge of a bold scientific endeavor to study the April 8 total solar eclipse.
