Hundreds of couples got married during the solar eclipse. Photos show mass weddings featuring moon-themed cakes and protective glasses.

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A bride and groom watch the solar eclipse
Lori Lycans and Tom Wissinger watch the eclipse at "Elope at the Eclipse" in Tiffin, Ohio, before getting married during totality.

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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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Millions of people are traveling to see the total eclipse. Hotels, motels, and skydiving operators are making bank on it.

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map of total solar eclipse path of totality crossing the united states from southwest texas to northeast maine
A map shows where the moon's shadow will cross the US during the April 8 total solar eclipse.

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The eclipse will affect solar power in states like California that are far outside the path of totality

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A map showing where the moon's shadow will cross the US during the 2024 total solar eclipse.

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A rare manuscript about eclipses just sold for $255,000 at auction. Its author was the man who discovered the most famous comet.

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Engraving of astronomer Edmond Halley with curly shoulder-length hair and a dark jacket
Edmond Halley was an inventive astronomer who is best known for discovering the periodic return of the comet that's named for him.

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