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What do scientists hope to learn from the total solar eclipse in the United States?

A total solar eclipse will be visible in the United States in April 2024 – this was an image of the 2017 eclipse in Oregon (ROB KERR) When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to collect invaluable data on everything from the Sun’s atmosphere to strange… Read More »

Why is NASA launching rockets into the path of a solar eclipse?

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Eclipses inspire awe and bring people together to observe a dazzling celestial event, but these cosmic events also allow scientists to unravel the mysteries of the solar system. During the total solar eclipse on April… Read More »

Why is NASA launching rockets into the path of a solar eclipse?

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Eclipses inspire awe and bring people together to observe a dazzling celestial event, but these cosmic events also allow scientists to unravel the mysteries of the solar system. During the total solar eclipse on April… Read More »

What do scientists hope to learn from the total solar eclipse in the United States?

A total solar eclipse will be visible in the United States in April 2024 – this was an image of the 2017 eclipse in Oregon (ROB KERR) When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8, scientists will be able to collect invaluable data on everything from the Sun’s atmosphere to… Read More »