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Real solar eclipse done and dusted, and coming soon, an artificial eclipse to predict geomagnetic solar storms

[ad_1] Millions of people had recently travelled from far to experience the total solar eclipse in the regions where it would be visible. The entire event was spellbinding with the Moon covering the Sun in its entirety and exposing its ghostly corona. However, that is gone and now, the European Space Agency (ESA) is planning to create an artificial solar eclipse and that too, very soon. All it needs…

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Revealed: Mysterious red dots during total solar eclipse – Times of India

[ad_1] 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 Institute in Boulder, Colorado, expressed her awe at the phenomenon, saying, “There was…

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Solar flare explosion during solar eclipse? What people really saw on the Sun was this

[ad_1] The recent total solar eclipse was arguably one of the best space-related events that anyone could ever get to watch. It was visible in all its glory. The scale and the beauty of it all simply boggled the mind. It was a rare event and it lasted for a long time, ensuring everyone who wanted to be a witness to it, saw it to their hearts’ content. However,…

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Zoo animals displayed ‘unusual behaviour’ during solar eclipse 2024

[ad_1] Human beings are not the only living organisms reacted to total solar eclipse witnessed in the United States, but some animals also behaved unusually when the celestial event took place on April 8. These animals include giraffes, gorillas, lions, macaws and flamingoes.  Scientists and zookeepers observed the unusual behaviour of animals at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. Some animals displayed curiosity and vigilance during the solar eclipse,…

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Total Solar Eclipse captivates skywatchers across Mexico, Canada, and the US, NASA shares breathtaking images

[ad_1] News / Photos / News Photos / Total Solar Eclipse captivates skywatchers across Mexico, Canada, and the US, NASA shares breathtaking images Published on Apr 09, 2024 10:26 AM IST For the first time in nearly a century, the western and northern regions of New York State saw a total eclipse. …read more / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Apr 09, 2024 10:26 AM…

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‘Oops I did it again’: Nasa’s ‘Moon’ blocks ‘Sun’ during total solar eclipse 2024 – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Nasa on Monday playfully poked fun at itself during the total solar eclipse visible in North America. The Nasa ‘Moon’ account, dedicated to lunar science and exploration updates, posted a meme featuring the X profile of its counterpart, Nasa Sun and Space.“Oops, I did it again,” quipped Nasa Moon on X, sharing the meme alongside a closed-mouth smiling emoji.Monday witnessed a rare and eagerly awaited solar…

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Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most – Times of India

[ad_1] 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, frogs croaked and some people wept, all part of the eclipse mania gripping…

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Total solar eclipse: Some bad news and some good ahead of live event

[ad_1] Millions of people will be looking forward to watching the total solar eclipse either outdoors or online. For those who will be braving the wild outdoors to watch this amazing event occur, there is some good news and some bad news depending on your location. Notably massive crowds have been heading for areas where there will be the highest chances of catching the event in all its glory.…

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Solar Eclipse 2024: What are ISO-certified eclipse glasses?

[ad_1] The moon will blot out the sun for millions of people in a total solar eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8. As the rare astronomical phenomenon dawns upon us, it is important the skygazers don the correct ISO-certified eclipse glasses.  According to the American Astronomical Society, the best way to watch an eclipse while protecting ones eyes is by adopting ‘ISO 12312-2:2015’ certified eyewear. This specifies the properties…

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Total solar eclipse 2024: Spectators stake their spots along US, Mexico and Canada

[ad_1] Eclipse mapmaker Michael Zeiler had a perfect record ahead of Monday, seeing 11 out of 11 total solar eclipses after successfully relocating three of those times at the last minute for better weather. “We are the complete opposite of tornado chasers, always seeking clear skies,” Zeiler said in an email over the weekend. This time, though, he was staying put in Fredericksburg, Texas, with his family, 10 of…

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Google’s captivating animation signals Total Solar Eclipse: How to watch

[ad_1] A mesmerizing animation on Google marked the much-anticipated arrival of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, as celestial enthusiasts around the world eagerly await this rare cosmic event. As users type “solar eclipse” into the search engine, a captivating pop-up depicting the eclipsed sun graces the screen before unveiling search results. Total solar eclipses occur when the moon precisely aligns between the Earth and the sun,…

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Total Solar Eclipse: Google celebrates with special animation – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As Earth prepares to witness a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, Google commemorates this astronomical event with an animation. Users searching Google for the eclipse will encounter a graphic overlay depicting the moment when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, revealing the sun’s outermost layer, known as the ‘corona‘. How to view Google’s total solar eclipse animation To witness Google’s total solar…

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Rare total solar eclipse to shadow North America today, check details here

[ad_1] The moon covers the sun during a total solar eclipse in 2017. | Photo Credit: AP Eclipse spectators are staked out their spots across three countries as a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8. What is a total solar eclipse? In a total solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth, entirely covering the face of the sun along a small path…

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Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Cloudy weather across path could block view for many

[ad_1] Total Solar Eclipse 2024: If you’re in Vermont, Maine and Canada, you’re in luck. But for the rest of the path of Monday’s total solar eclipse, it could be dicey weather-wise. Clouds are forecast for much of the eclipse route through the U.S. with some possible patches of clear skies in some spots, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern New England into Canada…

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Solar Eclipse 2024: These zodiac signs might have a negative impact – Times of India

[ad_1] Solar Eclipse 2024:Surya Grahan or Solar Eclipse is going to occur on April 8, 2024. People from arpund the world are eagerly waiting for this moment to capture. In India, it won’t be visible so there will be no sutak period as well. If you want to know ore about this Surya Grahan then scroll down the article and read more about it. What is Total Solar Eclipse?When…

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Solar Eclipse 2024: When was last Surya Grahan visible in India?

[ad_1] The first solar eclipse or Surya Grahan of 2024 will be visible on April 8, Monday. As per NASA website, it is a total solar eclipse. Skywatchers can witness the astronomical view in North America, including Mexico, the United States, and Canada, Western Europe, Atlantic, the Pacific, Central America, Arctic, Mexico, the northern reaches of South America, the Northwestern region of England and Ireland.  The Moon passes in…

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Experts dismiss solar eclipse links to New York City earthquake amid social speculation – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A rare earthquake on the East Coast rattled residents from the skyscrapers of New York and Philadelphia to the quieter reaches of New England on Friday. Although the quake didn’t cause widespread destruction, it was a jarring experience for a region not used to such seismic activity.The US Geological Survey estimated that the quake, occurring in midmorning with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, was felt by…

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The Devil Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks and the Total Solar Eclipse – what you should know

[ad_1] The Devil Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is an extremely bright comet that keeps coming around every 71 years. Given a chance, you should watch it, right? What if we say that you can focus on the total solar eclipse that is happening on April 8 and instead of trying to divert your attention the comet, just keep your focus on what our Moon is doing in front of the Sun?…

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