Space
Teams from Drexel and the University of Delaware traveled to the path of totality as part of a nationwide NASA project.
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Listen 1:14Can’t get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for
An eclipse on the scale of Monday's event won't happen again until Aug. 12, 2045.
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Unimpressed by Philly’s cloudy eclipse? The animals at the zoo weren’t too impressed either
Citizen scientists at the Philadelphia Zoo found the natural world largely unmoved by the celestial display.
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Scenes from the solar eclipse: Clouds obscure the Philly region’s moment with the sun
Uncooperative weather during the eclipse could not darken the Delaware Valley’s celestial spirit.
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Listen 2:44Many still manage to spot solar eclipse in Philadelphia area despite clouds
The peak of the solar eclipse is over in the Philly region. Clouds thickened as we reached maximum coverage, but brief breaks in the clouds allowed people to see the event.
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Worried about eclipse damage to your eyes? Don’t panic
Eye damage is rare and sometimes temporary, but it never hurts to get it checked.
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Want to see how a solar eclipse alters colors? Wear red and green on Monday
Eclipses change the light around us, leading to unusual sights. Monday's solar eclipse also brings a chance to see crescent shapes in shadows and pinholes, as the moon moves.
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How people across the U.S. are making the most of the solar eclipse
Many Americans are making plans, from flying across the country to driving across town, ready to don glasses and admire a phenomenon the U.S. won't see again for 20 years.
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Clouds and rain? Here’s how to still enjoy the total solar eclipse
Here are a few ideas on how best to take in the experience.
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A lot of kids got to see the last total eclipse. What they remember may surprise you
"I remember mostly everybody went crazy when it got dark," says 8th-grader Kaylee Tress. "It was such a bizarre feeling."
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Philadelphia Zoo invites visitors to document animal behaviors during Monday’s eclipse
Visitors to the Philadelphia Zoo can observe their favorite animals and document their behaviors before, during and after the eclipse.
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Listen 1:08Here’s what time the eclipse will be visible in your region
This tool from NASA allows you to get your exact window to see Monday's eclipse; all you need is your ZIP code.
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Where to watch the solar eclipse in Philly
We haven’t seen an eclipse of this magnitude in our region in 40 years. The next one of this size won’t happen until 2078.
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Simple tips to safely photograph the solar eclipse with your cellphone
Some people with expensive photo equipment are hoping to get the perfect shot during the solar eclipse. But for the rest of us, a phone camera is what we have to work with.
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Not in the path of totality? You can still watch Monday’s total solar eclipse online
Here are some alternatives if you're clouded out during the eclipse or if you can't travel to the path.
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