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What was the red dot in the 2024 solar eclipse? Here's what you saw
If you were watching the 2024 solar eclipse, you might have noticed a burst of red at the bottom of the moon. What was it?
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8 babies born at hospital in path of totality on day of solar eclipse in Illinois
An Illinois hospital in the path of totality for Monday’s solar eclipse celebrated the birth of eight babies — a particularly special number for the event.
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What was the most popular song played during the eclipse? Here's the celestial soundtrack
Which song did you put on during the eclipse? Spotify unveiled the list of space-themed hits that surged in streams on Monday.
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What to do if you looked at solar eclipse without eye protection
With the solar eclipse having come and gone, here’s what those who may have looked up without eye protection should do now, NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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2044 and 2045 will see 2 more US solar eclipses, but will you be able to see them?
If you missed Monday’s total solar eclipse, it certainly wasn’t the last, but what will you actually be able to see in the years ahead?
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What was the red dot in the 2024 solar eclipse? Here's what you saw
If you were watching the 2024 solar eclipse, you might have noticed a burst of red at the bottom of the moon. What was it?
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Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for
If you missed North America’s total solar eclipse or if you caught the eclipse bug, there are more chances to see the sun disappear.
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Missed the total solar eclipse? It'll be 75 years until Illinois sees another one
Did you get the chance to look up to see the total solar eclipse Monday? If not, it’ll be awhile until your next chance to see one in the U.S. — and even longer until one occurs in Illinois again.
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Concerns about eye discomfort appear to rise after solar eclipse
Google searches about “hurt eyes” spiked Monday afternoon, just after many U.S. communities experienced the total solar eclipse.
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Did you miss the 2024 total solar eclipse? Re-watch the moment it happened
The 2024 solar eclipse reached totality in Illinois and Indiana Monday afternoon in a stunning, once-in-a-lifetime spectacle that won’t be seen again in the area for decades.
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Watch: Here is what the total solar eclipse looked like from Carbondale
Witness the breathtaking event of the total solar eclipse as seen from Carbondale.
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WATCH: NBC 5 meteorologist moved to tears watching 2024 solar eclipse
Witnessing the 2024 solar eclipse live was a once-in-a-lifetime experience — and NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack didn’t waste a moment of it.
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Total solar eclipse brings NBC 5 meteorologist to tears
Watch as NBC 5 Meteorologist Pete Sack is brought to tears while watching the 2024 solar eclipse in the path of totality.
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If you missed the total eclipse, how long will it be until Illinois sees another one?
If Illinois residents were unable to witness Monday’s total solar eclipse, they could be left waiting for a long time to have another opportunity to see one.
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Did it get colder during the Solar Eclipse? Here's the science behind what you felt
During a total solar eclipse, the sky will turn darker, and temperatures can drop as much as 10 degrees.
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Images show woman's eye damaged from staring at 2017 solar eclipse
A New York woman suffered from blurred vision and permanent dark spots after staring directly into the solar eclipse in 2017, according to a case study.
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When can you take off your eclipse glasses? The moment to look for if you're in the path of totality
There’s one thing viewers in the path of totality can look for right before totality begins — but if you aren’t looking closely you might miss it.
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IDPH urges public to double-check eclipse glasses after recall
Did you order solar eclipse glasses from Amazon? If so, they may have been recalled. Here’s what to know.
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Pet safety: Experts weigh in on eye protection during solar eclipse
While medical experts recommend eclipse glasses for humans, animal experts suggest that pets are unlikely to stare directly at the eclipse and have not seen documented cases of eye damage in pets.
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Eclipse timing in Chicago: See when the eclipse starts, ends near you
Look up! Here’s a breakdown of eclipse timing in Illinois and Chicago, and when the eclipse will start and end near you.