Why a total solar eclipse is such a big deal
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On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse is coming to the continental United States for the first time in 38 years, which may make it the most viewed total solar eclipse in history. Vox explains the orbital mechanics of the earth-moon-sun system.
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The Oregonian: 5 ways to safely view the eclipse
TED-Ed: A rare spectacular total eclipse of the sun
NASA: Eclipse map
The Atlantic: Astronomers Are Using Ancient Eclipse Records to Solve a Cosmic Mystery
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