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Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
A look at eclipse celebrations across U.S.
A rare total eclipse was visible from Mexico to Canada on Monday, with millions across North America experiencing the celestial phenomenon. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell reports from Indianapolis. Then, CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian looks at the event's economic impact.
What a total solar eclipse can teach us
While millions of people gawked at the skies for an eclipse experience Monday, teams of scientists were running experiments behind the scenes. Edmund Nowak, professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, joins CBS News to discuss his research.
Solar eclipse crosses U.S. | Special Report
Millions of Americans watched the sun briefly vanish behind the moon during the rare total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Watch the CBS News special report, "Total Eclipse of the Heartland," for full coverage of the rare event.
When is the next total solar eclipse in the U.S.?
The next solar eclipses where parts of he continental U.S. will experience totality won't be until 2044 and 2045.
How often do total solar eclipses happen?
How often do total solar eclipses, like the one on April 8, occur? It was the first in the U.S. since 2017, and the nation won't get another until 2044.
Why do total solar eclipses happen? Learn what causes the celestial show
The moon will shroud parts of North America in darkness when the total solar eclipse happens today, April 8. Here's what causes the phenomenon and why.
See the list of notable total solar eclipses in the U.S. since 1778
Total solar eclipses are rare. This list shows the history of the phenomenon in the United States.
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A total solar eclipse will pass over 15 states on April 8. It will be two decades before another is visible in the U.S. Jeffrey Kluger, editor-at-large for TIME magazine, joins CBS News to preview celebrations of the upcoming eclipse.
What does the eclipse mean for your astrological sign?
Astrology dates back centuries and astrologers who study the stars say that if you feel a little different during an eclipse, there's a reason.
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Tool aims to make eclipse more accessible
Millions will experience next week's total solar eclipse using their eyes, and hopefully a pair of filtering glasses. But what about people who are blind or visually impaired? CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports on how an astronomer is aiming to create an accessible eclipse experience.
Local businesses try to cash in on eclipse
People along the path of totality are gearing up for Monday's total solar eclipse, and local businesses are hoping to cash in on the opportunity. Janet Shamlian takes a look at how business owners are looking to take advantage of the celestial event.
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