​​During the awe of totality, scientists studied our planet’s reactions

total solar eclipse April 2024

As the moon completely blocked the sun during the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse, the sun’s wispy atmosphere and jewel-like prominences came into focus. In some places along the eclipse path, totality lasted more than four minutes.

Tom Siegfried

WILLS POINT, TexasSplish-splash. The moment the sun went behind the moon, the snapping turtles all simultaneously slipped into the waters of Lake Tawakoni.