I watched the total solar eclipse in a city that doubled in size during the event. I don't regret it.

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On the left, Burlington's Waterfront Park mostly empty. On the right, the same park is packed with people for the April 8 eclipse.
Burlington's Waterfront Park on a typical day (left) versus the day of the total solar eclipse (right).

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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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A rare 'Devil Comet' will appear during the 2024 total solar eclipse. Here's how to see the Mt. Everest-sized space rock.

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Copet 12P/Pons-Brooks streaking across a dark, starry sky with a bright yellow star shining on the upper left.
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks glows green as it streaks through space with bright star Hamal shining in the background. You might be able to spot this comet during the total solar eclipse.

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