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Jim Blair walks Saluki dogs past a solar eclipse exhibit on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. With approximately 2 minutes 40 seconds of totality the area in Southern Illinois will experience the longest duration of total

In Illinois, This College Town Won't Be Eclipsed By August's Celestial Event

8:48pm August 20, 2017

by Wynne Davis

A town of 26,000 will more than double in size as the Great American Eclipse takes place in August. From the local state university to longtime bakery, people are getting ready for it to get dark.

'Blinded By The Light': Your Contributions To Our Solar Eclipse Soundtrack

6:36pm August 20, 2017

While watching the total eclipse, folks might want to follow along with some toe-tapping music about the sun, stars and moon. We've got the playlist for the wondrous sky event.

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Words You'll Hear: Eclipse Cheap Seats

6:00pm August 20, 2017

A total eclipse sweeps the U.S. on Monday. But most will see a partial eclipse. The question is: Is an 80 or even a 90 percent eclipse worth it? Or should people make the extra effort to see totality?

Kids Learn What It Takes To Be An Astronaut

8:12am August 19, 2017

by Melanie Peeples

As summer winds to a close, we've been highlighting interesting camps for kids. For decades, a favorite has been Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala.

The Eclipse Magic Cone features a black waffle cone made with coconut ash and tipped with edible gold, and an interior filled with spiced marshmallow fluff and a golden-yellow ice cream flavored with ginger and turmeric.

Total Eclipse Of The Stomach: A Stellar Menu Of Gastronomic Delights

7:00am August 19, 2017

by Kristen Hartke

What can you do when the Earth plunges into total darkness on Aug. 21? Eat, of course! And there are many space-themed treats to keep the skywatching party going.

Left: A partial solar eclipse, as viewed from the Cotswolds, United Kingdom, March 2015. Right: A total solar eclipse, as viewed from Longyearbyen, Norway, March 2015.

Be Smart: A Partial Eclipse Can Fry Your Naked Eyes

6:02pm August 18, 2017

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

And telescopes and binoculars only amplify the risk to your eyes from looking at the sun, doctors say. So even if you're not in the "path of totality," take precautions if you plan to watch.

The Role Of Solar Eclipses In Religion

5:44pm August 18, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

Throughout human history, solar eclipses have been seen as having great religious significance, often as omens or signs of divine warning or punishment. Major and minor religions alike have their own understandings.

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Watching the eclipse? Save your eyeballs — rig up a sweet viewing set-up with some help from this video.

Make Your Own Eclipse Viewer

4:38pm August 17, 2017

No eclipse glasses? No problem. Make your own solar viewer; (almost) no tools required.

Neza Pintaric, 9 and sister Ula, 11, right, from Slovenia watch the partial eclipse of the sun through solar glasses in Hyde Park in central London, Friday August 1, 2008.

Here's What You Need To Know About The Total Solar Eclipse

11:18am August 17, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

As America prepares for the eclipse on Aug. 21, here are some basic facts about the phenomenon.

Where Will You Be Watching The Eclipse?

6:44am August 17, 2017

If you're one of the lucky ones, you'll get to watch the eclipse from the deck of a cruise ship specially chartered for sky watchers. Bonnie Tyler will sing her hit: "Total Eclipse of the Heart."