LOS ANGELES — For the first time in 99 years, a total eclipse of the sun will span the entire United States crossing from the West Coast to the East Coast on Monday. The event will be turning day into night for just a little more than two minutes. The phenomenon is basically the moon’s orbit taking it in front of the sun to create the blackout.
Science Channel Looking Forward To Dark Day
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Fri, 08/18/2017 - 6:05am
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