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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Clouds and rain? Here’s how to still enjoy the total solar eclipse
Rain, thunderstorms and gray skies over large swaths of the path of totality are threatening to block views. Here’s how to make the most of the rare event.
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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.


