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7 Stellar Facts about Solar Eclipses

Discover surprising facts about solar eclipses.

Aired 08/18/2017

NOVA

7 Stellar Facts about Solar Eclipses

Clip: Season 44 Episode 11 | 2m 32s

Discover surprising facts about solar eclipses.

From Babylonian kings to dangerous solar storms, discover surprising facts about solar eclipses.

Aired 08/18/2017

National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the NOVA Science Trust, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.

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Why Eclipses Don't Happen Every Month

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Why don't solar eclipses happen every month? (1m 47s)

How an Eclipse Proved Einstein Right

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The total solar eclipse of 1919 led Albert Einstein down the path toward stardom. (1m 58s)

Watch an Eclipse Safely

With the US eclipse just over a week away, here’s how you can watch it safely. (3m 19s)

Eclipse Over America Preview

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The country’s first solar eclipse in 99 years will cast a light on the Sun’s secrets. (30s)

Eclipse Over America Trailer

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The country’s first solar eclipse in 99 years will cast a light on the Sun’s secrets. (1m 37s)

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