A total solar eclipse will darken U.S. skies on April 8, 2024
About 31.6 million people live in the path of today's total solar eclipse across the U.S., and millions more will see a partial eclipse. Here's how and where to see it.
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About 31.6 million people live in the path of today's total solar eclipse across the U.S., and millions more will see a partial eclipse. Here's how and where to see it.
Why is looking at the solar eclipse dangerous? Eye doctors explain why you need to wear special glasses for protection — and what happens if you don't.
The Philadelphia region can expect a clear Sunday night and a mix of sun and clouds Monday afternoon. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast ahead of Monday's solar eclipse.
Everyone from the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute to local schools are preparing for Monday's eclipse.
Organizations including the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute are getting ready for Monday's solar eclipse and are helping members of the community learn about the celestial event.
High temperatures will be near 59 degrees today, only about two degrees below average for this time of the year. The weather for WrestleMania 40 Sunday stays partly cloudy and mild.
Doctor's a renewing warnings about protective glasses ahead of Monday's solar eclipse. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Astrology dates back centuries and astrologers who study the stars say that if you feel a little different during an eclipse, there's a reason.
At least five school districts in Pennsylvania and 3 in New Jersey have issued announcements, underscoring the significance of the decision.
A Berks County astronomy professor shares tips for watching the eclipse Monday afternoon.
CBS News Philadelphia introduces an eclipse chaser from the area and the lengths he's going to ensure he experiences totality.
Peter Detterline, an astronomy professor in Berks County, explains what's so exciting about Monday's eclipse for viewers in the United States.
Of the millions of people expected to watch Monday's solar eclipse, a small group of them are known as "eclipse chasers." They plan years in advance to travel to places located in an eclipse's path of totality. Brandon Goldner introduces a local eclipse chaser and the lengths he's going to ensure he experiences totality.
Delta Air Lines is offering a special flight from Austin, Texas, to Detroit to see the April 8 eclipse from the air.
Students from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy are joining Drexel University students on a nationwide weather balloon project backed by NASA that will take measurements during the April 8 eclipse.
Jayson Stark, a writer for The Athletic, says he is traveling to Austin, Texas with his family to see the "once in a lifetime" 2024 eclipse.
The Philadelphia region won't have a total eclipse, but the moon will cover 90% of the sun. But it's still important to have certified glasses if you're going to watch.
The Philadelphia region won't have a total eclipse, the moon will cover 90% of the sun. Nut it's still important to have certified glasses if you're going to watch. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts & Chicken has collaborated with The Franklin Institute to give its Chocolate Orange donut a celestial-inspired makeover.
A Friends' Central School teacher is taking 28 students to Vermont to experience the full effects of a total solar eclipse and also educate local elementary school students on the science behind it.
Carter Elkins, now 7 years old, was born during the last solar eclipse in August of 2017.
On Monday, April 8 from 1:30-5 p.m., the Franklin Institute will have specially designed tents set up on 20th Street for visitors to safely view the eclipse through windows covered with solar-grade Mylar.
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia will hold a free viewing party for the upcoming solar eclipse.
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office sent out an alert about scammers taking advantage of people scrambling to get safe-viewing glasses.
"It's going to be hectic but fun. Go with the mindset that it's going to be busy and pack light," said one aviation expert.
