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7 fun facts about the "Great American Eclipse"

Name: 7 fun facts about the "Great American Eclipse"
Uploaded: 2017-08-16T18:03:37-0400
Duration: 1 min 25 s
Description: For the first time in 99 years, a coast-to-coast total solar eclipse will enshroud parts of the U.S. in complete darkness. What you need to know if you make it into the path of totality on Aug. 21.

For the first time in 99 years, a coast-to-coast total solar eclipse will enshroud parts of the U.S. in complete darkness. What you need to know if you make it into the path of totality on Aug. 21.