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Eclipse Fact Sheet

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Published: February 28, 2022

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth, fully or partially blocking the Sun’s light in some areas. This fact sheet explains more about solar eclipses, eclipse safety, and eclipse activities.

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