Can you take a selfie with the solar eclipse?

Snapping a selfie during the total solar eclipse can be dangerous. Here's how to do it safely.

Bill Nye the Science Guy to visit Texas for total solar eclipse

Bill Nye the Science Guy, along with the Planetary Society, is holding a two-day festival in Fredericksburg in honor of the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse on Monday.

Jeni's Ice Creams launches space-inspired flavors ahead of solar eclipse
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Ever wondered what outer space tastes like? Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has launched a new limited-time collection of flavors called Punk Stargonaut. From Nebula Berry to Super Moon, explore flavors from a distant galaxy. Pick up a pair of eclipse glasses in stores free with purchase.

Adler Planetarium hosts Eclipse Encounter 2024
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While people travel to Indianapolis and Carbondale, Illinois to see the solar eclipse in its path of totality, Chicagoans will still be in for a treat. Chicago will see 94% of the sun covered by the moon at 2:07 p.m. Monday. The eclipse starts in Chicago at 12:51 p.m. and ends at 3:22 p.m.

Safety tips for driving during the eclipse

Drivers traveling during the eclipse may not only be managing traffic on the road, but effective ways to stay safe. Here’s what you need to know.

Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of

Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.

Southern Illinois University hosts Crossroads Eclipse Festival
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Southern Illinois University in Carbondale is going all out for this Monday's solar eclipse with a four-day festival to celebrate. The university is partnering with NASA for the Crossroads Eclipse Festival since Carbondale will be in the path of totality.

Everything you need to know about Monday's solar eclipse
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Indianapolis will be in the path of totality for this Monday's solar eclipse. Brian Murphy, Director of Holcomb Observatory at Butler University breaks down what you need to know about watching the eclipse in Indianapolis and Chicago.

Eclipse 2024: How to safely take video, photos

Looking directly at the sun, even for a few seconds, without proper eyewear can cause serious damage, even if it’s through a camera lens. Here’s how to safely snag the perfect photo.

Total eclipse: Indiana declares state of emergency ahead of Monday's event
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The state of Indiana has declared a state of emergency over Monday's solar eclipse and the anticipated hundreds of thousands of people expected to flock to the state. Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield joined Good Day Chicago on Friday with what they're expecting.

Six ways to safely watch the eclipse

Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.