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Americans have glasses on and fingers crossed that the skies are clear for the eclipse
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A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the US on Tuesday. The moon briefly blocked the sun’s rays, causing a partial solar eclipse and the longest annular eclipse of the year. The eclipse took place between 1:23 pm and 2:49 pm (local time) in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Read MoreWhat to look out for during Monday’s solar eclipse
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Ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse, former NPR reporter and eclipse superfan David Baron shared with Life Kit, viewing totality “[is] like you’ve left the solar system and are looking back from some other world.” He added, “If you’re present in the moment…then you can enjoy it. It’s a good idea to scout out one or more locations within driving distance.”
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