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A Cape Cod researcher tagged a 14-foot, 2,800 pound white shark off the coast of South Carolina. A Cape Cod researcher tagged a 14-foot, 2,800 pound white shark off the coast of South Carolina. Christmas came early for a Cape Cod shark researcher who helped tag a 14-foot, 2,800-pound white shark Friday off the coast of South Carolina, the first white shark to receive a camera tag in the area. Megan Winton, a research scientist at the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, stopped in South Carolina to join Chip Michalove, of Outcast Sport Fishing, for the first research trip of the winter on her way to visit her parents in Florida. a shark, Michalove said he stops the boat and puts oil and blood in the water to “emulate a dead whale.” At this time of year, they were expecting to catch one or two smaller sharks at most.To their surprise, they caught a shark so big they were buzzing about it days later. “It’s always exciting when you have the opportunity to tag a white shark, no matter what its size is, but we don’t often see sharks this size off the coast of [the] Cape,” Winton said. “So you can only imagine I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve right now. It really is like Christmas came early this year.” ’ It was perfect.” https://youtu.be/ktcCcIYwSSI?si=bbA7yJp0VLilx-vF

U.S. Navy destroyer Mason (DDG-87) was wrapping up a mission rescuing a tanker from pirates in the Gulf of Aden when the situation sharply escalated. The ship’s radar detected at least one—or possibly two—missiles moving toward its position at supersonic speeds, each loaded with well over a half-ton of explosives. The day before, Liberian-flagged tanker M/V Central Park—stuffed full of phosphoric acid—had issued a distress call after reportedly being boarded by unknown armed assailants 35 miles south of Yemen’s coast and 50 miles east of Djibouti. Central Park’s crew of 22 took shelter in the vessel’s ‘citadel’, an armored panic room. Following a surveillance run by a Japansese P-3C maritime patrol plane, Mason and Japanese destroyer Akebano (a smaller Murasame-class general purpose destroyer) intercepted the hijacked tanker and demanded that the invaders decamp. Five pirates with Kalashnikov rifles and a motor boat had little chance against Mason—a Flight IIA Arleigh-Burke-class guided missile destroyer bristling with 96 missile-launching cells, two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, and rapid-firing cannons large and small. So, they fled Central Park on their boat headed for Yemen, only to be chased down by one of Mason’s helicopters and compelled to surrender.

Apowerful magnetic storm with a K-index of 6, corresponding to a red level, is approaching Earth. Moreover, this geomagnetic storm will last for several days, and the weakening will only come on October 26. What is known about this magnetic storm and how to protect your body What is a magnetic storm? Solar energy emissions caused by various eruptions and flares on the Sun lead to an increased geomagnetic situation. Solar energy during such eruptions scatters in various directions, including towards Earth. This energy consists of charged particles (protons and electrons) that can move very quickly through space. When these particles collide with Earth's magnetosphere, they trigger activity known as solar or magnetic storms. are distinguished by their strength, which depends on the flares. Minor magnetic fluctuations are mostly imperceptible and are classified with K-index 2 to K-index 3. Storms with a K-index of 4 are more noticeable .All storms classified with an index higher than K-index 5 are red-level storms. They can cause disruptions in satellite operation, GPRS, mobile communication, and electric grid operation. More powerful storms can lead to phenomena such as the auroras. Furthermore, strong magnetic storms can affect the well-being of many people on Earth. Magnetic storm in October According to data from NOAA satellite systems, TESIS, and international meteorological laboratories worldwide, a magnetic storm with a K-index of 5 enveloped the Earth on October 21. Tomorrow, October 24, this storm will become even stronger, reaching a K-index of 6, which correspondsto a red-level magnetic storm.This storm is prolonged, and the geomagnetic activity will only subside on Thursday,October 26. Magnetic storm,October 21-25 Impact of mgnetic storms on people Scientists from around the world have been studying the effects of magnetic storms on people for many years, and there is still no consensus. However, numerous studies confirm a link between people's deteriorating well-being and magnetic storms. During such days, people more frequently complain of weakness, headaches, and often seek medical attention, including from cardiologist Headaches, migraines, and dizziness. Insomnia or excessive sleepiness. General weakness and worsened well-being. Increased fatigue, decreased concentration, and productivity. Heightened anxiety, depression, irritability, and aggression. The greatest danger from such storms is posed to astronauts who are beyond the protective shield of Earth's atmosphere. They can be exposed to high levels of radiation, significantly increasing the risk of cancer development. What to do during magnetic storms Medical professionals provide Sleep for 7-9 hours and maintain a regular daily schedule. Balance work and leisure. Eat a balanced diet and drink an adequate amount of water. Spend time outdoors daily. Reduce stress and avoid excessive strain. Seek medical advice from a family doctor if necessary

The latest model research indicates that in 250 million years, a single supercontinent will emerge. Its formation will kill all mammals on Earth. A recent study published in Nature Geoscience uses computer climate models to investigate how a supercontinent, named Pangea Ultima (or Pangea Proxima), which will form in 250 million years, will cause climate changes that will render Earth uninhabitable for most creatures we know today, especially for mammals. Deadly increase in temperature It is estimated that in 250 million years, the temperature on Earth will drastically increase for two reasons: increased volcanic activity resulting from tectonic activity connecting all continents, and our Sun, which will emit more energy and heat as it ages. More heat from both of these sources will cause an increase in temperature on such a scale that life as we know it will have trouble surviving. "Common temperatures from 104 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit and even higher extreme temperatures during the day, combined with high humidity levels, would ultimately seal our fate. Humans, as well as many other species, would perish due to their inability to shed this heat through sweat" - explains Dr. Alexander Farnsworth from the University of Bristol, the main author of the study. In their study, scientists considered parameters such as humidity, temperature, rainfall, wind strength, and initial and final CO2 levels. Ultimately, they discovered that only 8 to 16 percent of the total landmass of Pangea Ultima would maintain conditions suitable for mammalian habitation. They conceded that although we must fight against the progressing climate changes caused by humans, nature might turn out to be far more deadly. The described study was conducted by an international team of scientists led by the University of Bristol and may help scientists better understand how the Earth's climate might change in the distant future as a result of natural processes, not climate change.

Goodbye, Columbus? Here's what Indigenous Peoples' Day means to Native Americans For the third year running, a U.S. president has officially recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day. President Biden issued a proclamation on Friday to observe Monday, Oct. 9, as a day to honor Native Americans, their "resilience, strength, and perseverance" and "determination to preserve cultures, identities, and ways of life," even as they have faced "violence and devastation," he said. The move shifts focus from Columbus Day, the federal holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus, which shares the same date as Indigenous Peoples' Day this year. (A Columbus Day proclamation, also issued Friday, celebrates "all the Italian Americans ... who, for generations, have helped realize the full promise of our Nation.") Biden first issued a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day in 2021. Dylan Baca, a 19-year-old Arizonan who was instrumental in helping broker the first proclamation, was overwhelmed by the gravity of Biden's action. "I still don't think I've fully absorbed what that has meant," he said to NPR in 2021. "This is a profound thing the president has done, and it's going to mean a lot to so many people." Five years ago, the Native leader started an organization alongside Arizona state Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai, the Indigenous Peoples' Initiative, with a similar mission: to tell a more positive and more accurate tale of Native Americans by replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day. What is Indigenous Peoples' Day? Indigenous Peoples' Day advocates say the recognition helps correct a "whitewashed" American history that has glorified Europeans like Italian explorer Christopher Columbus who have committed violence against Indigenous communities. Native Americans have long criticized the inaccuracies and harmful narratives of Columbus' legacy that credited him with his "discovery" of the Americas when Indigenous people were there first. "It is difficult to grapple with the complete accomplishments of individuals and also the costs of what those accomplishments came at," said Mandy Van Heuvelen, the cultural interpreter coordinator at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. There are no set rules on how one should appreciate the day, said Van Heuvelen, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe from South Dakota. It's all about reflection, recognition, celebration and an education. "It can be a day of reflection of our history in the United States, the role Native people have played in it, the impacts that history has had on native people and communities, and also a day to gain some understanding of the diversity of Indigenous peoples," she said. The idea was first proposed by Indigenous peoples at a United Nations conference in 1977 held to address discrimination against Natives, as NPR has reported. But South Dakota became the first state to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples day in 1989, officially celebrating it the following year. Biden's proclamation signifies a formal adoption of a day that a growing number of states and cities have come to acknowledge. According to the Pew Research Center, 17 states and the District of Columbia now have holidays honoring Native Americans. More than 100 cities celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, with many of them having altogether dropped the holiday honoring Columbus to replace it with Indigenous Peoples' Day. Native Americans have borne the brunt of the work to make that happen. What might seem to some like a simple name change can lead to real social progress for Indigenous Americans, said Van Heuvelen. "What these changes accomplish, piece by piece, is visibility for Native people in the United States," she said. "Until Native people are or are fully seen in our society and in everyday life, we can't accomplish those bigger changes. As long as Native people remain invisible, it's much more easier for people to look past those real issues and those real concerns within those communities." What about Columbus Day? Columbus Day remains a federal holiday that gives federal government employees the day off from work The day was first founded as a way to appreciate the mistreatment of Italian Americans, and Congress eventually made it a federal holiday in 1934. "Italian American culture is important, and I think there are other times and places to recognize that. But I think it's also important to also recognize the history of Columbus Day itself," said Baca. "Should we recognize a man whose labors killed children, killed women and decimated the Native American population here? I don't think that is something that we want to be honored." Oregon marked its first statewide recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, in place of Columbus Day, in 2021 after its legislature passed a bill brought by its Indigenous lawmakers. Rep. Tawna Sanchez, one of those lawmakers, said the movement to recognize the day is an ideal time to capitalize on the momentum of political recognition. "I don't know that we'll ever get to a place where people have their land back or have the recognition of who they are, to the degree that we that we need to or should. But the fact that people are paying attention at this very moment — that's important, because we will have a greater opportunity to educate people and help them understand why we are where we are right now," she told NPR in 2021. "History is always written by the conqueror," said Sanchez. "How do we actually tell the truth about what happened and where we sit this very moment? How do we go forward from here?"

Alaska fishermen will be allowed to harvest lucrative red king crab in the Bering Sea ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska fishermen will be able to harvest red king crab for the first time in two years, offering a slight reprieve to the beleaguered fishery beset by low numbers likely exacerbated by climate change. There was no such rebound for snow crab, however, and that fishery will remain closed for a second straight year, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced Friday. “The Bristol Bay red king crab fishery for the prior two seasons were closed based on low abundance and particularly low abundance of mature-sized female crabs,” said Mark Stichert, the state department’s ground fish and shellfish management coordinator, “Based on survey results from this year, those numbers have improved, some signs of modest optimism in terms of improving abundance in Bristol Bay red king crab overall and that has allowed for a small but still conservative fishery for 2023 as the total population size is still quite low,” he said. The reopening of the red king crab fishery was welcome news for fishers. “We're really happy they're opening up the king crab season, it'll bring some much needed relief,” said Gabriel Prout, a third-generation fisher and president of the Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers, a nonprofit trade association. But Prout expects fewer boats to participate in this season's crab fishery. Difficulty in finding crew members and having enough money to maintain boats may limit the number of vessels participating this season, he added. The estimates of spawning crab and the number of mature female red king crab were above thresholds required to open the fishery in Bristol Bay, according to analysis of surveys by both the state and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Fishermen will be allowed to catch 2.1 million pounds (952,500 kilograms) of red king crab for three months beginning Oct. 15, the state announced. More than 2.65 million pounds (1.2 million kilograms) were caught in 2020. The fishery saw nearly 130 million pounds (59 million kilograms) caught in 1980 before declining for the next three decades. While the red king crab have been off limits for two years, the snow crab season was also canceled last year. State fishery officials also decided to close the snow crab season for a second year, siding on conservation of the stock The Tanner crab fishery will open as normal after the number of adult mature male Tanner crabs exceeded the threshold, one species that has signs of optimism in the coming years for fisheries managers. The total allowable catch for Tanner crab in the western Bering Sea was set at 1.3 million pounds (589,700 kilograms), while the eastern Bering Sea fishery was capped at 760,000 pounds (344,700 kilograms). The fishery also opens Oct. 15 and runs through March 31. .

(NEXSTAR) – A solar eclipse will be visible from numerous U.S. states on Saturday, Oct. 14, a day highly anticipated by self-described “eclipse chasers” who have called the events life-changing, equating the sight to “looking upon the eye of God.” October’s eclipse is annular, meaning that the moon will be between the Earth and sun, but at or near its farthest distance from the Earth. That means the sun will create a bright ring effect around the moon. You may not be an eclipse chaser, but if you’re still curious how close you are to the “path of annularity,” the less-than-150-mile-wide track from which the “ring of fire” will be visible in October, take a look at the map below. If you’re outside of that relatively narrow stripe, you may not see the ring of fire, but can still enjoy a partial view of the phenomenon. The 80-90% range includes portions of California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Idaho, for instance. Moving a little further from the path of annularity, states with a 70-80% view include parts of Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, California, and Arizona. In the U.S., the annular eclipse will start at 9:13 a.m. PDT in Oregon and will last be visible in Texas at 12:03 p.m. CDT before moving on to Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, according to NASA. Continue reading

"Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse Will be Visible to People in the U.S. For the First Time in History Outer space has always piqued public interest, especially because of the beauty and mystery of the skies that lie above our world. Things like shooting stars, comets, and meteorites always give us something to marvel at, but solar eclipses offer a distinct level of excitement. A rare solar eclipse is expected to be visible in North America for the first time in 11 years. The last solar eclipse of its kind took place in May of 2012. The annual solar eclipse, also known as the “ring of fire,” is set to make its way across eight U.S. states beginning on October 13. The “ring of fire” is different from a total solar eclipse for a very distinct reason. According to NASA, this event occurs when “the moon passes between the sun and earth while it's at its farthest point from the planet.” The result is a spectacularly luminous circle with a flame-like rim. To witness a “ring of fire” is an experience unlike any other. The solar eclipse can be viewed along a 125-mile path across the country. People residing in Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, or Texas have the highest probability of seeing the ring of fire in action. Those who want to get a look at the eclipse from other states will only be able to catch a partial view from afar. The closer stargazers are to the center of the path the eclipse is traveling on, the longer the ring of fire will be visible. This year, astronomers believe the moon will eclipse 91 percent of the sun, allowing for an extremely bright solar event. Special eclipse glasses are recommended for those who want to stare off into the stars without worrying about scorching their retinas.

A luxury cruise ship with 206 people on board has remained stuck in a remote Greenland location after running aground earlier this week. The Ocean Explorer ran aground on Monday above the Arctic Circle in Alpefjord, in the Northeast Greenland National Park. The park covers 972,000 square kilometres (375,000 square miles), almost as much land as France and Spain combined, and approximately 80 percent is permanently covered by an ice sheet, according to the Visit Greenland tourism board. The Ocean Explorer’s crew made two failed attempts to get the ship to float free on its own during high tide. The Danish military’s Joint Arctic Command (JAC) said the tide had failed to lift the 104-metre (341-feet) he Ocean Explorer’s crew made two failed attempts to get the ship to float free on its own during high tide. The Danish military’s Joint Arctic Command (JAC) said the tide had failed to lift the 104-metre (341-foot) Ocean Explorer enough to free it. A fish trawler’s attempt to free the ship also failed. Armed forces personnel stationed in Greenland have inspected the Ocean Explorer and spoken to those on board, concluding that they were in good condition. The Danish navy’s Knud Rasmussen patrol vessel was expected to arrive at the Alpefjord site on Friday afternoon. The JAC also said there were other ships in the vicinity of the stranded cruise liner and “if the need arises, personnel from the Sirius Dog Sled Patrol can be at the accident site within an hour and a half” Passengers and crew members ‘safe and well’ In a statement, Australia-based Aurora Expeditions, which operates the ship, said the passengers and crew members were safe and well and that there was “no immediate danger to themselves, the vessel, or the surrounding environment”. Dozens of cruise ships sail along Greenland’s coast every year so passengers can admire the picturesque mountainous landscape with fjords, musk oxen, and waterways packed with icebergs of different sizes and glaciers jutting out into the sea. Captain Flemming Madsen of Denmark’s Joint Arctic Command, said the passengers on the Ocean Explorer were “a mix” of tourists from Australia, New Zealand, Britain, the United States and South Korea. Greenland is a semi-independent territory that is part of the Danish realm, as are the Faroe islands. The weather in the region on Wednesday featured sun, a clear blue sky and a temperature of about 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the Danish Meteorological Institute. The Ocean Explorer was built in 2021 and is owned by Copenhagen SunStone Ships, which is part of Denmark’s SunStone Group. It has an inverted bow, shaped like the one on a submarine. It has 77 cabins, 151 passenger beds and 99 beds for crew, and several restaurants, according to the Sunstone Group website. Plenty of Chess games are enjoyed by the passage's

Cheerleader Fight Steals Show On College Football Gameday Cheerleaders often find themselves front and center on college football gamedays, but what happened this weekend was definitely a little different. With a ton of interesting games in full swing, the most viral thing on trending on social media late Saturday was a brawl that erupted involving a cheerleader.

There a reason fighting is compared to chess. It takes real smarts to succeed - street smarts, book smarts, and self-awareness. And both are a lot like life. “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” – Sun Tzu, The Art of War Sam Sheridan is a Harvard grad and a writer. Sam Sheridan is also a fighter. He has a muay Thai fight under his belt, which he wrote about in his well-known 2007 book, A Fighter’s Heart. It’s a great read and nails the essence of why we fight, what it takes physically to do so, and what we fight for – love. Sheridan points out that we fight for those we love, for respect, and more than anything for the love of the fight itself. A Fighter’s Heart is a largely a glimpse (through Sheridan’s own journey) of what it takes to train like a fighter. While the book does a brilliant job in breaking down what it takes to be a fighter day in and day out, A Fighter’s Heart is more about the will or heart of a fighter rather than the mind of a fighter. In order to dig deeper into the mind of a fighter, Sheridan followed up his first book with A Fighter’s Mind in 2010. This book is fascinating because many don’t think of fighting as a thinking man’s sport, but in reality, it’s the ultimate thinking man’s sport. Sheridan himself embodies this paradox in fighting – the willingness to display brutal and savage physicality coupled with the ultimate mental challenge – facing our enemy as well as ourselves. Typically, we tend to think of fighting as a physical action, broken down into physical bits and pieces. I’ve written extensively on the physicality of fighting, discussing topics such as how to throw the best jab, or how you execute a great roundhouse kick. Indeed the physicality of the martial arts is the nuts and bolts of fighting. To craft the best weapon and armor we should spend much of our time perfecting these physical tools. However, how and when to deploy our weapons and armor is largely a function of the mind. We see this in every arena of sport. The greatest champions are those who possess the sweet spot of mental toughness coupled with athleticism and physical tenacity. In fighting, this combination is even more pronounced because the stakes are higher (your life might actually be on the line). It takes both a smart and introspective individual to look at all of the variables and think strategically in a fight. The physicality and tactics used in fighting are nothing without the strategy behind it. As Sun Zu said, “Ponder and deliberate before you make a move. One of the often-used analogies to the fight game is that of chess. It’s a bit ironic given that chess has long been associated with society’s elite and upper crust, whereas fighting sports like boxing are often identified with the poorest parts of the inner city. Boxers literally fight their way out of the slums in some cases. There are rare exceptions to this generality, like former UFC lightweight champ BJ Penn, who came from a well-to-do upbringing. The general rule of thumb however is that fighters tend to come from disadvantaged and poor socio-economic backgrounds. There aren’t a lot of Harvard grads or (chess prodigies for that matter) in and around the boxing gyms and MMA schools... Why Fighting Is Like Chess, and Both Are Like Life - Breaking Muscle

One Texas beach recently looked like a scene from a sci-fi movie after a polka-dotted blob surfaced. And while it may have looked harmless, officials said the creature was an unwelcome visitor. What happened? On June 30, Padre Island National Seashore posted a picture of an Australian spotted jellyfish on its Facebook page, saying it recently turned up on the island’s North Beach. The agency went on to explain that this sea creature was a long way from home — the species is native to the western Pacific Ocean but has started to appear in the Gulf of Mexico in recent years. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, experts don’t know how the species started making its way over to the Americas, but suspect the animals might have hitched rides by attaching to the hulls of ships as juvenile polyps Why is this jellyfish concerning? While the species is harmless to humans (its venom is too weak to cause any pain), this jellyfish poses a major threat because its voracious eating habits make it harder for local marine wildlife to find food, as the post explains. “In the Gulf, this invader has formed huge swarms in recent years,” the Texas Invasive Species Institute told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Each jellyfish can clear 50 cubic meters (roughly 1,765 feet) of water filled with plankton in one day.” A variety of native animals like fish, mollusks, and other jellyfish depend on zooplankton for nutrition.

We don’t want to alarm anyone, but the sun is broken. A section of the sun has left the surface and begun circulating around the top of the star as if it were a huge polar vortex, and it’s not exactly clear why it’s happened. The observation was made possible thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, and its no surprise that it piqued the interests of scientists everywhere. Tamitha Skov is a space weather physicist who regularly shares updates on social media, and she seemed incredibly excited about the latest developments. “Talk about Polar Vortex! Material from a northern prominence just broke away from the main filament & is now circulating in a massive polar vortex around the north pole of our Star,” she wrote. “Implications for understanding the Sun's atmospheric dynamics above 55° here cannot be overstated!” While there’s confusion around the cause of the phenomenon, it could be related to the reversal of the sun’s magnetic field, as well as the fact that something expected has been known to happen when the sun reaches a 55 degree latitude in every 11-year solar cycle. Solar physicist Scott McIntosh, who is the deputy director at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado told Space.com: "Once every solar cycle, it forms at the 55 degree latitude and it starts to march up to the solar poles. “It's very curious. There is a big 'why' question around it. Why does it only move toward the pole one time and then disappears and then comes back, magically, three or four years later in exactly the same region?"

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Sometimes the situation arises where the only super admin in a club is no longer active, and thus is not around to create new super admins. In this case, club members can vote to replace the super admin. From the club homepage, on the right sidebar, click on the ‘forum’ option Create a new topic, and have all club members vote in the forum on whether to replace the inactive super admin, and who they should be replaced with. Once a decision is reached in the forum, contact support and provide a link to the forum, and a support member will replace the inactive super admin.

Everyone in the continental United States will need safety glasses, for looking at the sky during the August 21 eclipse. The first solar eclipse to cross America in 99 years is coming. To some, it’s an act of God.On Monday, Aug. 21, in the middle of the day, the sky will go dark. The temperature will suddenly get several degrees colder. Birds will stop chirping and retreat to their nests. And tens of millions of people, crammed into a 60-mile-wide path that crosses from Oregon to the Carolinas, will stand in America looking up at the sky.It’s easy to understand why many people will view this as an act of God.The total solar eclipse that will cross America this summer — an event that last happened 99 years ago. will be an important moment for scientific observers and a massive nationwide spectator event. It will also, for many people of faith, be evidence of God’s majesty,and even, to a few, a harbinger of the uncertainty coming on our the world. A solar eclipse isn’t all that rare. The moon is always revolving around the Earth, while the Earth revolves around the sun. Usually the moon appears slightly higher or lower than the sunlight hits the Earth. But twice a year, it’s right smack in front of it, and the moon blocks out the sun during the daytime, and that’s at least a partial solar eclipse.When a total eclipse occurs, the shadow falls on just a tiny part of the Earth, about 60 to 100 miles wide, and then moves about a thousand miles over the course of a few hours. Because so much of the Earth is water, this almost always happens over an ocean.This August, the “path of totality” cuts across the entire country, and every single spot in the continental United States will see an eclipse up to 60 percent.That means that anyone in the country can step outside and see some darkness on that Monday in August. ...if you want to learn more...https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/solar.html