Recent Examples on the WebPeople who attended a total solar eclipse event at a children's museum in Indiana may have been exposed to measles, according to museum and health officials.—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024 One of the most notable, the rare total solar eclipse, occurred on April 8.—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024 Here's what happened during the 2024 total solar eclipse.—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2024 Buffalo locals Addie and Jacob waiting for the total solar eclipse to begin on Monday, April 8, 2024.—Levi Mandel, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2024 Dark half of moon faces Earth during solar eclipse
A solar eclipse is, by definition, when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, contrary to the video's claim.—Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 The next total solar eclipse may not occur in the United States for another two decades, but fans of astronomy will soon have a chance to dive deep into the cosmos in a slightly different way.—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024 Even better, while this month’s solar eclipse was only a partial eclipse in Boise, Idahoans will be able to watch the Lyrids in their full glory.—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024 Why was solar eclipse viewing attendance lower than expected?—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2024
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