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No, CERN didn’t open a portal ahead of the U.S. solar eclipse

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Yes, Amazon is refunding some people who bought potentially unsafe solar eclipse glasses

Some VERIFY readers say Amazon notified them that their eclipse glasses may not be safe and issued refunds. Here’s what customers need to know.
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This isn’t the first time states have declared a state of emergency before an eclipse

While far fewer states issued emergency declarations ahead of the 2017 total solar eclipse compared to this year, many had emergency plans in place.
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Here’s why most welding goggles aren’t safe to wear during an eclipse

Most welding goggles are not strong enough to keep your eyes safe during a total solar eclipse. ISO-certified eclipse glasses provide better protection.
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Yes, there is a spike in interest in the 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' when there’s a solar eclipse

Bonnie Tyler’s song reaches its peak in online interest during the eclipse.
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Preparing to safely view a solar eclipse | Expert Interview with Justin Kates of the International Association of Emergency Managers

Justin Kates of the International Association of Emergency Managers’ U.S. Council. He explains why states have emergency preparations ahead of the solar eclipse.
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Yes, NASA is launching rockets during the 2024 solar eclipse

We VERIFY why NASA is using rockets to study how the total solar eclipse affects Earth’s atmosphere.
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During the 2024 solar eclipse, NASA will launch three rockets

We VERIFY why NASA is using rockets to study how the total solar eclipse affects Earth’s atmosphere.
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Billboard falsely claims solar eclipse totality will only be visible in Ohio county

Lorain County is on the centerline, which means it will have a longer totality duration. But totality can be viewed in other places in the state and the country.
Environment

Yes, total solar eclipses can affect animal behavior

Reports of unusual animal behaviors during a total solar eclipse date back centuries, according to NASA, but the agency says the effects are not fully understood.
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How a total solar eclipse affects animal behavior

Reports of unusual animal behaviors during a total solar eclipse date back centuries, according to NASA, but the agency says the effects are not fully understood.
Science

How to safely watch the total solar eclipse: 4 Fast Facts

A total solar eclipse will briefly darken the skies over parts of North America on April 8, 2024. We VERIFY four ways to protect your eyes during this rare event.