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Monday’s lunar eclipse is the precursor to the August 21 total solar eclipse that will traverse the United States. Dr. Pitts and Dave Heller discuss celestial mechanics and proper eclipse-viewing safety. Saturday is the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower, making this a great week for astronomy!

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