Grab your glasses! Everything to know about today's solar eclipse

The video explores the cultural and scientific significance of eclipses. It begins with an eclipse watch party in Denver, highlighting the unique experience. Historical references include ancient petroglyphs, Chinese traditions, and biblical accounts, showing how eclipses have been perceived as omens. The scientific importance is discussed, including the role of eclipses in proving Einstein's theory of relativity. The video concludes with a look at the future of eclipses, noting changes in the moon's distance from Earth and the next total solar eclipse in the US in 2044.

Why does Jennifer Hoffman believe we are lucky to witness eclipses at this point in history?

What will happen to the moon's distance from Earth in the future, and how does it affect eclipses?