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Digital Desk: NASA on solar eclipse

More than 31 million people in 15 states ranging from Texas to Maine will have a front-row seat to see the Moon covering the dazzling disk of the Sun, temporarily turning it into darkness. A complete solar eclipse will occur over the United States on April 8, affecting over 31 million people in 15 states. The Moon will temporarily cover the Sun, temporarily turning it into darkness. Heather Futrell, NASA flight director for NASA Headquarters, discusses how to participate in the solar celebration.

Digital Desk: NASA on solar eclipse

Published : a month ago by Rose Johnson in Science

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - You can witness history in the making on Monday, April 8, when a complete solar eclipse passes over the United States.

More than 31 million people in 15 states ranging from Texas to Maine will have a front-row seat to see the Moon covering the dazzling disk of the Sun, temporarily turning it into darkness.

Heather Futrell, NASA flight director for NASA Headquarters, visits the Digital Desk to discuss how you can participate in the solar celebration.

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Topics: Space, NASA

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