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

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How to watch the best views of the solar eclipse for free online

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The rare astronomical event won't occur for another 20 years after April 8.

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Wild animals and pets may start behaving strangely during today's solar eclipse

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Stock image of a dog wearing sunglasses.

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A Harvard professor is risking his reputation to search for aliens. Tech tycoons are bankrolling his quest.

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A stylised picture shows Avi Loeb.

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This diagram shows what happens during a total solar eclipse

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A total solar eclipse at 100% totality.

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Why you should wear sunscreen for the eclipse

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Sunscreen is essential for watching the total solar eclipse.

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How to watch the total solar eclipse safely without the special glasses

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If you can't get your hands on a pair of eclipse glasses before April 8, don't panic! There are other ways to watch the eclipse safely.

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Bezos resuming Blue Origin spaceflights with the man selected to be the nation's first Black astronaut — in 1961

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Ed Dwight, a former Air Force pilot who was the first Black astronaut candidate, will be a part of Blue Origin's 25th mission to space aboard the New Shepard rocket.

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