“Eclipse-mania is sweeping the United States. From Oregon to South Carolina, 14 states will experience a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21. It will be the first event of its kind in the continental U.S. since 1979. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, fully or partially blocking the sun. During the duration of the over two-hour eclipse, observers should not look directly at the sun without appropriate protection — except during eclipse totality, when the moon fully blocks the sun. Eclipse totality will last approximately two minutes. While partial eclipse will be visible in other countries, eclipse totality will span only the continental U.S…”

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