An expert who has seen 30 solar eclipses made my first experience with one breathtaking

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The solar eclipse viewed from Indiana in 2024
The April 8 total solar eclipse as seen from Bloomington, Indiana.

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Photos show 3 hidden gems you missed from the total solar eclipse

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The 2024 total solar eclipse viewed from Stowe, Vermont
The sun's plasma peeks out from behind the moon, making solar prominences visible as little pink protrusions during the total solar eclipse, in Stowe, Vermont.

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A National Geographic photographer gave me advice on photographing the total solar eclipse. Here's how my photos turned out.

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Two side by side photos of a total solar eclipse
My photo of the total solar eclipse (left) next to a professional shot of a total solar eclipse from 2015 (right).

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I tried to snap a photo of the 'Devil comet' during the solar eclipse. Here's what happened.

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On the right, the green Devil comet streaks through a starry sky with a bright orange star on the upper left. On the left, a total solar eclipse shines against a clack background.
The Devil comet (left) shines bright green as it streaks through the sky. Though it could have been during totality (right) I wasn't able to see or photograph it.

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The best photos of the 2024 solar eclipse

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A partial solar eclipse in 2024 in Washington DC
The partial solar eclipse is seen above the Statue of Freedom atop the dome of the US Capitol.

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These eclipse glasses were recalled at the last minute, Illinois Department of Public Health warns

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People watch the solar eclipse on the lawn of Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 21, 2017.

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If you missed the total solar eclipse, here are your next 2 chances to see one in the US

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2013's hybrid solar eclipse photographed in the northern Iraqi city of Arbil.
A hybrid solar eclipse photographed in the northern Iraqi.

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Please don't stare into the eclipse

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President Donald Trump points to the sun as he arrives to view the solar eclipse at the White House in Washington.
Former President Donald Trump correctly identifies the sun during an eclipse.

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If your eyes hurt after watching the solar eclipse, here's what you need to know

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People use solar-viewing glasses as the sun emerges through fog cover before the solar eclipse in Oregon.

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Man imprisoned in NY calls the opportunity to view eclipse 'sublime' after successful lawsuit against the state

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Solar eclipse photo
A rare solar eclipse will cross the United States on April 8.

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