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Eclipse
No, CERN didn’t open a portal ahead of the U.S. solar eclipse
Eclipse
Yes, Amazon is refunding some people who bought potentially unsafe solar eclipse glasses
Some VERIFY readers say Amazon notified them that their eclipse glasses may not be safe and issued refunds. Here’s what customers need to know.
Eclipse
Here’s why most welding goggles aren’t safe to wear during an eclipse
Most welding goggles are not strong enough to keep your eyes safe during a total solar eclipse. ISO-certified eclipse glasses provide better protection.
Eclipse
Yes, there is a spike in interest in the 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' when there’s a solar eclipse
Bonnie Tyler’s song reaches its peak in online interest during the eclipse.
Eclipse
Preparing to safely view a solar eclipse | Expert Interview with Justin Kates of the International Association of Emergency Managers
Justin Kates of the International Association of Emergency Managers’ U.S. Council. He explains why states have emergency preparations ahead of the solar eclipse.
Eclipse
Yes, NASA is launching rockets during the 2024 solar eclipse
We VERIFY why NASA is using rockets to study how the total solar eclipse affects Earth’s atmosphere.
Eclipse
During the 2024 solar eclipse, NASA will launch three rockets
We VERIFY why NASA is using rockets to study how the total solar eclipse affects Earth’s atmosphere.
Eclipse
Billboard falsely claims solar eclipse totality will only be visible in Ohio county
Lorain County is on the centerline, which means it will have a longer totality duration. But totality can be viewed in other places in the state and the country.
Environment
Yes, total solar eclipses can affect animal behavior
Reports of unusual animal behaviors during a total solar eclipse date back centuries, according to NASA, but the agency says the effects are not fully understood.
Eclipse
How a total solar eclipse affects animal behavior
Reports of unusual animal behaviors during a total solar eclipse date back centuries, according to NASA, but the agency says the effects are not fully understood.
Science
How to safely watch the total solar eclipse: 4 Fast Facts
A total solar eclipse will briefly darken the skies over parts of North America on April 8, 2024. We VERIFY four ways to protect your eyes during this rare event.
Science
How to safely take a photo of the total solar eclipse
Your VERIFY guide to taking a photo of a total solar eclipse using a cellphone, point-and-shoot or DSLR camera.
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