15Q Solar Eclipse

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When will the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, cross North America?

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Passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada

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What is the first location in continental North America to experience the totality of the eclipse on April 8, 2024?

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Mexico’s Pacific coast

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What happens during a total solar eclipse?

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The Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun

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What becomes visible during a total solar eclipse that is normally not seen? Options: The Sun's inner core, The Moon's surface, The Sun's outer atmosphere (corona), Earth's shadow on the Moon

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The Sun's outer atmosphere (corona)

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When can viewers safely remove their eclipse glasses during a total solar eclipse?

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When the eclipse reaches totality

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What unusual behavior might wildlife exhibit during a total solar eclipse?

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Nocturnal wildlife wakes up

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What is the priority when viewing a total solar eclipse?

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Safety

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What is used to visualize the 2024 total eclipse?

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A 3D visualization built with real science data

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When will the next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States occur after April 8, 2024?

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Aug. 23, 2044

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What is the path of the 2024 total solar eclipse?

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From Mexico, through the United States from Texas to Maine, and up through Canada