Why the US total solar eclipse is so special
On August 21, the US will experience the first coast-to-coast total eclipse in nearly a century. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and earth and blocks the sun. For those lucky enough to witness it in America it will be an unique experience, says Affelia Wibisono, astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich./ "They will see the sky get darker. It will feel like night-time has come early. "They might hear the birds singing. Some animals do get a little bit confused about what’s happening. "But not only that, ...
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