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What is the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse?

• From Texas to Maine

• From California to New York

• From Florida to Washington

• From Oregon to Florida

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What are the observable changes during a total solar eclipse?

• The sky becomes dark and the temperature drops

• The stars and planets become visible

• All of the above

• None of the above

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What causes a solar eclipse?

• The alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The movement of the sun around the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the moon on the Earth

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Why is it important to use special eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers when observing a solar eclipse?

• To protect the eyes from permanent damage caused by looking directly at the sun

• To enhance the visual experience of observing the event

• To make the event more enjoyable for the viewers

• To block out the harmful rays of the sun

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When will the next total solar eclipse visible in the United States take place?

• April 8, 2024

• June 15, 2025

• March 12, 2023

• May 20, 2026

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