Understanding Solar Eclipses

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What event causes some schools to close on April 8th, 2024?

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A solar eclipse

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Why does it get dark during a solar eclipse?

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The moon blocks the sun's light

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What causes a solar eclipse?

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The moon blocking the sun's light

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Why are solar eclipses so rare?

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Because you need to be in the right place at the right time

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What is the dark circle seen during a total solar eclipse?

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The moon

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What part of the moon's shadow do you need to be in to experience total darkness during a solar eclipse?

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The umbra

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How can you safely observe a solar eclipse?

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With special eclipse glasses

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What phenomenon might you observe just before totality during a solar eclipse?

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The diamond ring effect

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What happens to the environment during a total solar eclipse?

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It looks like sunset

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What animal behavior might you notice during a total solar eclipse?

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Crickets chirping