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The Great American Eclipse

November 13, 2026 · 16 min

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Uploaded 10-05-17

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Get your eclipse glasses ready because the a total solar eclipse is an astronomical event unlike any other.

Written by Alexandra Yep and Matt O’Dowd
Hosted by Matt O’Dowd
Produced by Rusty Ward
Graphics by Kurt Ross
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