We had expected that seeing a total solar eclipse in the path of totality would be the highlight of our trip. In hindsight, it was also the perfect excuse to be together, three generations on a simple road trip through five states. On April 6, three of us set out from Lakewood — me, my … Read more
Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials say there could be far more. For the first time, the Quebec’s health surveillance directorate has set up a watch for eye injuries linked to a solar eclipse, according to Ministry of Health and Social … Read more
During the remarkable total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, observers were treated to a spectacular celestial event adorned with striking ruby-colored prominences around the moon’s shadow. These prominences, noted for their vivid red hues, caught the attention of many who witnessed the event across various locations.Lisa Upton, a solar scientist at the Southwest Research … Read more
School District of Philadelphia buses parked in a lot while public schools remain temporarily closed for in-person learning in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.Photo: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg (Getty Images) While car design has changed radically over the decades, school buses look almost the same as they did nearly 100 years ago. Sure, they … Read more
NEW DELHI: A remarkable cosmic event unfolded during the recent total solar eclipse on April 8, as millions across North America witnessed not just the eclipse but also a fleeting astronomical phenomenon. A tiny “sungrazer” comet, later named SOHO-5008, was discovered, photographed, and then destroyed within a span of 24 hours. This rare occurrence was … Read more
NEW DELHI: Millions in North America experienced the awe of the recent solar eclipse, with some viewers now facing the consequences of not adhering to safety guidelines. A notable number of social media users have reported discomfort, with one individual from Manitoba, Canada, stating, “My eyes are now boiling and my neck is suspiciously sore,” … Read more
As It Happens6:37So long, solar eclipse. An even rarer phenomenon is about to take over the skies Floyd Shockley is planning a road trip to witness a rare natural event that will darken skies across much of the United States — a convergence not of celestial bodies, but of two massive broods of flying, screaming, lustful insects. … Read more
Thousands of people flocked to parts of Eastern Canada and the United States this week to catch a glimpse of Monday’s total solar eclipse, when the moon completely blocked out the sun. For 11-year-old Julian Falkin, who traveled with his family from Vancouver to Cleveland, Ohio, to view the event, it was well worth the trip. … Read more
NEW DELHI: An unusual solar eclipse occurred on X Monday, thanks to Nasa‘s sun and moon social media accounts.Monday witnessed a rare and eagerly awaited solar eclipse that unfolded across North America. A total eclipse, where the moon completely obscured the sun, graced 15 states, while all continental states were treated to a partial eclipse.Nasa … Read more
MESQUITE: A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.Street lights blinked on and the planets came into view, as the moon shrouded the sun for a few minutes across the land. Dogs howled, … Read more
