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Total Solar Eclipse Captivates Millions Across North America

1/16/2025

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On April 8, 2024, a breathtaking total solar eclipse swept across North America, captivating millions from Mexico to Canada. NASA's Heliophysics Education Activation Team inspired safe solar viewing with engaging activities. In a delightful twist, an Alamosaurus outside the Children's Museum of Indianapolis sported eclipse glasses, earning the title of NASA's "Image of the Day" on January 14, 2025.

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On April 8, 2024, a breathtaking total solar eclipse swept across North America, captivating millions from Mexico to Canada. NASA's Heliophysics Education Activation Team inspired safe solar viewing with engaging activities. In a delightful twist, an Alamosaurus outside the Children's Museum of Indianapolis sported eclipse glasses, earning the title of NASA's "Image of the Day" on January 14, 2025.