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Launch of a Northrop Grumman Antares Rocket with a Cygnus Resupply Spacecraft Onboard Pad-0A, NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia image credit: Aubrey Gemignani/NASA

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Office of STEM Engagement Deputy Associate Administrator Kris Brown, right, and U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, left, watch as a student operates a robot during a STEM event to kickoff the 21st Century Community Learning Centers NASA and U.S. Department of Education partnership, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at Wheatley Education Campus in Washington. Students engaged in NASA hands-on activities and an engineering design challenge. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani) NASA and the U.S. Department of Education are teaming up to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education during after-school hours. The interagency program aims to reach approximately 1,000 students in more than 60 sites across 10 states to join the program, 21st Century Community Learning Centers. “Together with the Education Department, NASA aims to create a brighter future for the next generation of explorers,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. “We are committed to supporting after-school programs across the country with the tools they need to engage students in the excitement of NASA. Through STEM education investments like this, we aspire to ignite curiosity, nurture potential, and inspire our nation’s future researchers and explorers, and innovators.” On Monday, NASA and the Education Department kicked off the program at the Wheatley Education Campus in Washington. Students had an opportunity to hear about the interagency collaboration from Kris Brown, deputy associate administrator, NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, and Cindy Marten, deputy secretary, Education Department, as well as participate in an engineering design challenge. “The 21st Century Community Learning Centers will provide a unique opportunity to inspire students through hands-on learning and real-world problem solving,” said Brown. “By engaging with in learning opportunities with NASA scientists and engineers, students will not only develop the critical thinking and creativity needed to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, but also discover the joy of learning.” “Through this collaboration between the U.S. Department of Education and NASA, we are unlocking limitless opportunities for students to explore, innovate, and thrive in STEM fields,” said Marten. “The 21st Century Community Learning Centers play a pivotal role in making this vision a reality by providing essential after-school programs that ignite curiosity and empower the next generation of thinkers, problem-solvers, and explorers. Together, we are shaping the future of education and space exploration, inspiring students to reach for the stars.” NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland will provide NASA-related content and academic projects for students, in-person staff training, continuous program support, and opportunities for students to engage with NASA scientists and engineers. Through engineering design challenges, students will use their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to help solve real-world challenges that NASA engineers and scientists may face. In May 2023, NASA and the Education Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding, strengthening collaboration between the two agencies, and expanding efforts to increase access to high-quality STEM and space education to students and schools across the nation. NASA Glenn signed a follow-on Space Act Agreement in 2024 to support the 21st Century Community Learning Centers. The program, managed by the Education Department and funded by Congress, is the only federal funding source dedicated exclusively to afterschool programs. Learn more about how NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement is inspiring the next generation of explorers at: https://www.nasa.gov/stem -end- Abbey DonaldsonHeadquarters, Washington202-269-1600abbey.a.donaldson@nasa.gov Jacqueline MinerdGlenn Research Center, Cleveland216-433-6036jacqueline.minerd@nasa.gov Share Details Last Updated Sep 23, 2024 LocationNASA Headquarters Related TermsSTEM Engagement at NASAGet InvolvedGlenn Research CenterLearning ResourcesOpportunities For Educators to Get InvolvedOpportunities For Students to Get Involved

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NASA Engagement Platform Brings Experts to Classrooms, Communities

NASA Technical Group Supervisor for Sequence Planning and Execution and Tactical Mission Lead for the Mars Perseverance rover, Diana Trujillo, speaks to students at Rolling Terrace Elementary School, Monday, March 13, 2023, in Takoma Park, Maryland. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani) NASA/Aubrey Gemignani NASA Engagement With a new school year on the horizon, NASA is introducing a platform…

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Brad Pitt's F1 Movie Set for Summer 2025 Theatrical Release

While the sequel to Top Gun: Maverick might still be in the distance, director Joseph Kosinski is gearing up to bring high-speed excitement to the big screen with his upcoming Apple Original F1 movie starring Brad Pitt. According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), Apple is partnering with Warner Bros. to give the yet-untitled racing movie a wide theatrical release, including IMAX, set for an international debut on June 25, 2025, followed by a North American release on June 27, 2025. Aubrey Gemignani, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons A Unique Cinematic Experience The film will feature real-time shooting at Formula 1 grands prix around the world, including the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a former driver returning to the F1 circuit with rookie teammate Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris, at the fictional APXGP team. The duo will face off against the sport's elite drivers and teams. Star-Studded Ensemble The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including: - Kerry Condon - Javier Bardem - Tobias Menzies - Sarah Niles - Kim Bodnia - Samson Kayo Additionally, the film's producers include Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time Formula One World Drivers' Championship winner Lewis Hamilton. A Landmark for Sport and Cinema In a joint statement, Apple Original Films and Formula 1 highlighted the movie's unique production approach: "The movie is a landmark for the sport and cinema, filmed in real-time during grands prix around the world and involving the Formula 1 community, including all 10 teams, the drivers, the FIA, and race promoters. The new feature film is set in the exhilarating and cinematic world of Formula 1 and will immerse audiences in the spectacle of the most popular annual sports series, celebrating the skill and heroism of the drivers while showcasing the incredible challenge of competition in Formula 1." Ongoing Production Filming will continue throughout the year, culminating at F1's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December. Kosinski and his team are working at full throttle to ensure the movie is ready for its summer 2025 release. Anticipation for 2025 With the blend of high-octane racing action, a stellar cast, and real-time filming during actual F1 events, the film is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated movies of 2025. Fans of both cinema and motorsports are eagerly awaiting this unique portrayal of the Formula 1 world. FAQs 1. When is the release date for Brad Pitt's F1 movie?The movie is set for an international release on June 25, 2025, and will hit North American cinemas on June 27, 2025. 2. Who stars in the movie alongside Brad Pitt?The film features Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia, and Samson Kayo. 3. What is unique about the production of this F1 movie?The movie is shot in real-time during actual Formula 1 grands prix around the world, involving the entire F1 community, including teams, drivers, the FIA, and race promoters. 4. Who are the producers of the movie?The producers include Jerry Bruckheimer and Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One World Drivers' Championship winner. 5. What can audiences expect from this film?Audiences can expect an immersive cinematic experience that celebrates the skill and heroism of F1 drivers, showcasing the intense competition and spectacle of Formula 1 racing. Read the full article

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Total solar eclipse photographed from Madras, Oregon on August 21, 2017 (© NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

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On March 19, 2024, astronauts Stephen Bowen, Frank Rubio, Warren Hoburg, and UAE astronaut Sultan Alneyadi made a visit to NASA Headquarters in Washington. They marked the event by posing for a photo in eclipse glasses. These glasses, compliant with the ISO 12312-2 international standard, are essential for safely observing the Sun during an eclipse, except for the short phase when the Moon fully obscures the Sun. It's imperative to avoid viewing the bright Sun through any optical device without a specialized solar filter, as it can lead to instant severe eye damage.

NASA will be broadcasting live coverage of the total solar eclipse, kicking off at 1 p.m. EDT.

Image Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani

Source Link: Astronauts Protect Their Eyes with Eclipse Glasses

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Este 8 de abril, la Luna se interpondrá entre la Tierra y el Sol, ocultando totalmente nuestra estrella durante unos instantes. El espectáculo astronómico se podrá disfrutar en México, Estados Unidos y Canadá, y también a través de internet en canales como los de la agencia espacial estadounidense. El 8 de abril la NASA transmite en español el eclipse solar total a partir de la 1:30 p. m. (hora de la costa este de EE UU). / NASA Un eclipse solar total ocurre cuando la Luna pasa entre la Tierra y el Sol, bloqueando completamente su brillante disco. Este fenómeno se podrá observar el 8 de abril de 2024 en Norteamérica y la NASA lo transmitirá por sus diversas redes, incluido su canal en español a partir de las 13.30 h (hora costa este de EE UU, 19:30 en la Península). Las personas que estén en la denominada trayectoria o franja de la totalidad observarán que el cielo se oscurece, como si fuera el amanecer o el anochecer. Si las condiciones meteorológicas lo permiten, también verán la corona del Sol, su atmósfera exterior, que suele estar oscurecida por la cara luminosa de nuestra estrella.  ¿Dónde será visible? Trayectoria del eclipse por México, EE UU y Canadá. / NASA El eclipse solar total comenzará a verse sobre el sur del océano Pacífico. El primer lugar en Norteamérica continental que experimentará la totalidad será la costa pacífica mexicana cerca de las 11:07 a.m. hora local. La trayectoria atravesará los estados de Sinaloa, Durango y Coahuila en México. Después ingresará a Estados Unidos en Texas y pasará por Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pensilvania, Nueva York, Vermont, New Hampshire y Maine. El eclipse entrará en Canadá en el sur de Ontario y continuará a través de Quebec, Nuevo Brunswick, la isla del Príncipe Eduardo y Cabo Bretón. Finalmente saldrá por la costa atlántica de Terranova, Canadá, a las 5:16 p.m. de esa zona. Observación segura del eclipse Nunca hay que mirar al Sol directamente sin una protección ocular especializada, excepto durante la breve fase total del eclipse cuando la Luna bloquea completamente a nuestra estrella. La observación de cualquier parte del Sol a través de la lente de una cámara, de binoculares o de un telescopio sin utilizar un filtro solar especial para ese propósito (sujeto de forma segura sobre la parte frontal del dispositivo óptico), causará lesiones oculares graves de forma instantánea. Para observar el fenómeno se pueden usar anteojos o gafas de eclipse (no las de sol comunes) o bien visores solares de mano certificados para ello. Etapas de un eclipse solar total El eclipse parcial Existen varias fases distintas que los observadores pueden esperar ver. A medida que la Luna pasa entre el Sol y la Tierra, al principio no cubre al Sol por completo. Nuestra estrella se ve en forma de media luna. En la mayoría de los lugares, la fase de eclipse parcial durará entre 70 y 80 minutos. El momento en que la Luna “toca” el Sol por primera vez se llama primer contacto. Eclipse solar parcial visto desde el edificio del Capitolio de Estados Unidos el 10 de junio de 2021, como fue observado desde Arlington, Virginia. / NASA/Bill Ingalls Las franjas de sombra Durante el fenómeno, unas franjas largas y oscuras llamadas ‘de sombra’ se pueden llegar a ver, moviéndose rápidamente y separadas por espacios blanquecinos a los lados de los edificios o en el suelo, justo antes y después de la totalidad, aunque suelen ser muy tenues y difíciles de fotografiar. Se deben a que la atmósfera superior de la Tierra contiene masas de aire turbulentas que distorsionan la luz de los bordes definidos de la superficie solar, de la misma manera que distorsionan la luz de las estrellas y hacen que titilen.  Las perlas de Baily Las perlas de Baily aparecen a medida que la Luna hace su último tránsito delante del Sol durante el eclipse solar total del lunes 21 de agosto de 2017 sobre Madras, Oregón. / NASA/Aubrey Gemignani A medida que la Luna ...

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Different types of solar eclipses

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Over 600 Undisclosed Workplace Injuries at Elon Musk's SpaceX - Technology Org

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Over 600 Undisclosed Workplace Injuries at Elon Musk's SpaceX - Technology Org

Based on a recently conducted investigation, Reuters has unveiled over 600 workplace injuries that were previously undisclosed at Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX.

SpaceX building with a company logo and the flag of the United States. Image credit: Steven Straiton via Flickr, CC BY 2.0 DEED license

These undocumented injuries were severe in their nature. They range from crushed limbs and amputations to burns and electrocutions. Those familiar with this matter say the grave trend reflects the toll of Elon Musk’s aggressive pursuit of space colonization.

The report authors said this investigation revealed a pattern of SpaceX neglecting worker-safety regulations and established practices, and the fact that this negative and dangerous trend is present at its rocket and satellite facilities nationwide.

The investigation primarily covered the time period since 2014 and was based on a number of interviews and government records. Among at least 600 documented injuries, the severity varies, with over 100 cases of cuts or lacerations, 29 instances of broken bones, and 17 cases of crushed hands or fingers, among others.

The report underscores the challenges posed by Elon Musk’s ambitious goals in the space exploration industry and raises concerns about worker safety within SpaceX.

Launch of the SpaceX SN8 rocket. Image credit: Ron Frazier via Flickr, CC BY 2.0 DEED license

Present and former employees have revealed that these injuries are indicative of a disorderly work environment where often inadequately trained and fatigued staff frequently overlooked basic safety procedures to meet Musk’s ambitious deadlines for space missions.

SpaceX, established by Elon Musk over two decades ago, reportedly maintains a stance that places the responsibility for self-protection on workers, as indicated by numerous current and former employees, including a former senior executive.

Musk himself has, on occasion, displayed a nonchalant attitude towards safety during visits to SpaceX sites. According to four employees, he occasionally engaged in playful activities with a novelty flamethrower and discouraged workers from wearing safety yellow due to his aversion to bright colors.

“Elon’s concept that SpaceX is on this mission to go to Mars as fast as possible and save humanity permeates every part of the company,” commented Tom Moline, a former SpaceX senior avionics engineer. “The company justifies casting aside anything that could stand in the way of accomplishing that goal, including worker safety.”

Elon Musk. Image credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani

In total, Reuters conducted interviews with over three dozen individuals knowledgeable about safety practices at Elon Musk’s SpaceX, a majority of whom were current or former employees. Many of these sources chose to remain anonymous due to concerns about potential career or legal consequences.

It’s important to note that the documented injuries, exceeding 600, represent only a fraction of the total case count, a figure not publicly disclosed. Since 2016, OSHA has mandated companies to annually report their overall injury figures; however, SpaceX facilities neglected to submit reports for most of those years.

Notably, approximately two-thirds of the injuries brought to light by this recent Reuters investigation occurred in years when SpaceX did not report this annual data.

The details about the 600-plus injuries were uncovered by analyzing court documents from worker lawsuits, employee medical records, state workers’ compensation claims, public records requests, and emergency-call records.

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01-04-2023 Crew Recovers SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance Support teams work around the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft shortly after it landed on Friday, May 6, 2022 with Crew-3 NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Kayla Barron, Tom Marshburn, and European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer aboard. To protect the health and safety of the astronauts, the recovery teams, and the general public, highly trained rescue and recovery personnel are pre-positioned for launch and return to react quickly. Mission teams also establish safety zones in the water to protect the boating public around the area of splashdown. This photo was chosen by the NASA Headquarters photographers as one of the best from 2022. See the rest on Flickr. Image Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani Follow @WeVZLANS on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter for more... 😀 By @nasa #nasa #space #spacex #astronomy #science #universe #moon #cosmos #galaxy #earth #mars #astronaut #astrophysics #stars #elonmusk #astrophotography #physics #iss #apollo #photography #hubble #flatearth #isro #esa #rocket #spaceexploration #solarsystem #art #naturalnusantara #cosmology 👽👽👽 (en Nasa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAR9HbOLEy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Totality and the April 8th total solar eclipse offers a rare chance to study the Sun. Totality! As seen from Madras, Oregon, during the 2017 total solar eclipse. Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani We’re less than three weeks out now, until the April 8th total solar eclipse crosses North America. And while over 31 million residents live in the path of totality, many more will make the journey to briefly stand in the shadow of the Moon. Several scientific projects are also underway to take advantage of the event. The eclipse traverses Mexico, the United States from Texas to Maine, and the Canadian Maritime provinces before heading out over the Atlantic. Maximum totality for this eclipse in 4 minutes and 27 seconds, longer than the 2017 total solar eclipse. This is the only total solar eclipse worldwide for 2024, and the final total solar eclipse for a generation for the contiguous United States until 2044. A Brief History of Total Solar Eclipse Science Eclipses have always offered astronomers a chance to carry out rare observations. The element helium (named after ‘Helios’ the Greek god of the Sun) was discovered in the solar chromosphere during the August 18th, 1868 total solar eclipse. Astronomers swept the sky near the eclipsed Sun in July 29th, 1878, looking for the hypothetical planet Vulcan. World War I thwarted astronomer’s plans to test Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity during the August 21st, 1914 eclipse. This had to wait until Arthur Eddington led an expedition to Principe in 1919, and vindicated Einstein with measurements of the deflection of stars observed near the Sun during totality. Stranger experiments continued right up into the 20th century. One of the more bizarre eclipse experiments was hunting for the elusive ‘Allais Effect,’ looking for the deflection of a pendulum during totality. Alas, Maurice Allais’ findings alluding to this fringe idea have never been replicated. Maybe LIGO Livingston just outside the path of totality on 2024 could take up the challenge? Four Eclipse Science Projects In 2023, NASA selected four major experiments to chase totality: 1. The Solar Patrol sunspot campaign: This effort is led by Thangasamy Velusamy out of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This initiative seeks to monitor subtle changes in the magnetic fields of active sunspot regions as the Moon passes over them. The team will use the 34-meter Goldstone Apple Valley Radio Telescope based in California (outside of the path of totality) to carry out this experiment. We’re headed towards the peak of Solar Cycle 25 over the coming year, so the odds are pretty good that the Sun will be dappled with multiple sunspots, come eclipse day. 2. SuperDARN to probe the ionosphere: Led by Bharat Kunduri out of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, this experiment seeks to measure how the upper ionosphere reacts to the eclipse. Crucially, totality passes over three SuperDARN (Super Dual Auroral Radar Network) sites during the eclipse, offering an unprecedented opportunity. 3. Pro/AM ‘Listening Party’ to observe QSOs: Ham radio operators are familiar with the enhanced nighttime reflectivity of the upper ionosphere. This effect allows for reception of distant stations that are otherwise silent in the daytime. This sort of contact is known as a ‘QSO’ in ham radio-speak, and it also occurs during an eclipse, as totality briefly mimics the approach of night. Nathaniel Frissell of the University of Scranton is leading an effort to make QSO contacts on April 8th. A good strategy is to pick an AM station a few hundred miles distant and listen before, during and after totality passes. Even today, most cars still come equipped with AM/FM radios. This is also an experiment that can be done from outside of the path of totality. A modified, eclipse-chasing WB-57 aircraft is towed out for a mission. NASA Chasing the Shadow 4. NASA’s WB-57 missions to take flight once again. The most ambitious endeavor is once again underway, as NASA’s two converted WB-57 Canberra aircraft will once again chase the shadow of the Moon. NASA owns the last three Canberra aircraft still in service. Two of these aircraft will fly out of Ellington Field outside of Houston, Texas on eclipse day. The jet aircraft will intercept the Moon’s shadow, which will be moving at over 2,500 miles per hour. This allows for an extra two minutes of totality. Both aircraft will carry a suite of cameras and spectrometers, allowing astronomers to analyze the inner corona very near the Sun. Studying the region could go a long ways towards solving the ‘coronal heating problem,’ a mystery evolving why the corona is exponentially hotter than the photosphere of the Sun. Images of the Sun from GOES-16, versus the Sun during eclipse (far right) showing loops in the lower corona. NASA Observations from the 2017 eclipse hinted that oscillations in the lower corona may feed ‘nano-flares’ that pump energy into the outer corona. This time, two new observatories will be on hand to back up NASA’s eclipse measurements. These are the European Space Agency’s Solar Observatory (SolO) and NASA’s Parker Solar Observatory. The flight will also continue the campaign to scan the sky near the eclipsed Sun to hunt for elusive Vulcanoid asteroids interior to the orbit of Mercury. General Relativity did away with the need to evoke an inter-Mercurial world to explain the anomalous precession of Mercury’s orbit. The jury is still out, however, on whether smaller asteroids could still exist near the Sun. MESSENGER scoured the region near the Sun en route to Mercury. NASA will once again look for Vulcanoids as a secondary objective during the 2024 eclipse. NASA has also chased eclipses aloft using Gulfstream III aircraft: More Total Solar Eclipse Science Other citizen-science projects are also planned for April 8th. One intriguing project is the Citizen Continental-America Telescope Eclipse network, known as Citizen CATE. This project sees volunteers setup along the total solar eclipse path, with the objective of augmenting corona observations. An animation of the corona in polarized light, as seen during the 2017 total solar eclipse. NASA/Gopalswamy et al. I have a deep respect for all those who are devoting precious time during totality to eclipse science. Perhaps, you’ll simply be happy will clear skies to enjoy the view. If you haven’t got your eclipse glasses yet to safely obverse the Sun, Astronomy For Equity still has ‘em available. Hey, they’re for a good cause… Good luck and clear skies to all who are headed into the shadow of the Moon on eclipse day, whether its for the cause of science, or just to enjoy the view. The post NASA Experiments Planned for the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse appeared first on Universe Today.

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NASA Awards $14 Million to Universities for Supportive STEM Efforts

Howard University student Miles Phillips gives NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins a demonstration of his work with lasers during a tour of the Nuclear and Particle Physics Detector Laboratory at Howard University, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani) NASA is investing more than $14 million in 19 U.S. colleges and universities to grow their STEM capacity to…

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Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Launch (NHQ202002150019) by NASA HQ PHOTO Via Flickr: The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Northrop Grumman's 13th contracted cargo resupply mission for NASA to the International Space Station will deliver more than 7,500 pounds of science and research, crew supplies and vehicle hardware to the orbital laboratory and its crew. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

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August 21, 2017, all of north america was treated to a total solar eclipse,

Image by aubrey gemignani / NASA

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2017 Total Solar Eclipse (NHQ201708210100) bởi NASA HQ PHOTO Qua Flickr: A total solar eclipse is seen on Monday, August 21, 2017 above Madras, Oregon. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the contiguous United States from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of South America, Africa, and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

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Total solar eclipse, Monday, August 21, 2017, Madras, Oregon. Photo Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani