Total solar eclipse in Illinois: How to prepare for April's cosmic spectacle

We are just under one month away from an out-of-this-world experience - a total solar eclipse. The best viewing will be to the south and downstate Illinois is ready.

Total solar eclipse in Illinois: How to prepare for April's cosmic spectacle
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We are just under one month away from an out-of-this-world experience - a total solar eclipse. The best viewing will be to the south and downstate Illinois is ready.

The April solar eclipse is one month away: What to know now

The next solar eclipse should be visible from most of the U.S. Many people have started preparing already, but many more have not. Here’s what you need to know.

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How NASA plans to study the sounds of the total solar eclipse

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