Fact Check: The 'Best Shot' Of April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Was A Fake, AI-Generated Image
11 months, 1 week ago

Fact Check: The 'Best Shot' Of April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Was A Fake, AI-Generated Image

ABP News  

The Verdict: The image is AI-generated and does not show the total solar eclipse. After raising suspicion on the credibility of the accounts disseminating the image, Shah affirmed to Logically Facts, “Further analysis could be done with the image metadata and other contextual information, but at this point, I have enough confidence in this image being fake.” During a total solar eclipse, the outermost part of the sun’s atmosphere, or “corona,” becomes visible, creating a ring of white light around the sun. We compared NASA’s images of the total solar eclipse and the sun’s corona to the viral image, finding visual discrepancies. Left: The viral image of the total solar eclipse and the sun's corona. The detailed image of the sun's corona is from the 2017 total solar eclipse.

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An AP photographer explains how he captured the moment of eclipse totality
11 months, 1 week ago

An AP photographer explains how he captured the moment of eclipse totality

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Photographer Mat Otero has been working at the AP in the Dallas bureau for nearly 30 years. With millions interested in such a historic and widely photographed event as this eclipse, I knew that anything I produced would need to grab attention immediately and be dispatched ASAP after the moment. I have an assortment of neutral …

Why it is so rare to see a total solar eclipse
11 months, 1 week ago

Why it is so rare to see a total solar eclipse

Hindustan Times  

TOTAL SOLAR eclipses have awed people since time out of mind. Solar eclipses are a special case of phenomena called transits and occultations, in which an intervening heavenly body stops light from a star reaching an observer. Solar eclipses may be either of these things, since the apparent sizes in the sky of Sun and Moon, viewed from Earth, are …

Wondering how Total Solar Eclipse looked from space? Here's NASA's video
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wondering how Total Solar Eclipse looked from space? Here's NASA's video

India Today  

While parts of North America, Mexico and Canada plunged into darkness momentarily due to the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, crew members of the International Space Station captured a different perspective of the once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon - Moon's shadown cast over Earth. The space agency said that the windows on the "cupola, the orbital outpost" were open, allowing flight engineers …

Watch: NOAA satellite captures lunar shadow racing across American skies during solar eclipse
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: NOAA satellite captures lunar shadow racing across American skies during solar eclipse

Hindustan Times  

Truly a once in a lifetime event The moon passes in front of the sun during a solar eclipse on April 08, 2024 in Martin Ohio. Millions of people have flocked to areas across North America that are in the "path of totality" in order to experience a total solar eclipse. Thanks to the timelapse video from NOAA’s GOES East …

10 breathtaking images of the total solar eclipse that left the world spellbound
11 months, 2 weeks ago

10 breathtaking images of the total solar eclipse that left the world spellbound

Hindustan Times  

The world was left mesmerised by the amazing view of the total solar eclipse, which took place yesterday, April 8. Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Eclipse mania sweeps North America as millions gaze skyward in wonder. According to NASA, “A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. Weather …

Watch live feed of total solar eclipse from Nasa telescope
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch live feed of total solar eclipse from Nasa telescope

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch a live feed of …

Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Whether you saw the moon …

NASA memes itself during total solar eclipse 2024 with Sun vs Moon banter: ‘Oops I did it again’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NASA memes itself during total solar eclipse 2024 with Sun vs Moon banter: ‘Oops I did it again’

Hindustan Times  

NASA took a friendly dig at itself during the total solar eclipse that was visible in North America on Monday. During the total solar eclipse, the sun got completely covered by the moon for a brief time, creating a moment of complete darkness. Millions of people across parts of Mexico, Canada and the United States watched the rare total solar …

Solar Eclipse 2024: International Space Station captures stellar view of eclipse from space
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Solar Eclipse 2024: International Space Station captures stellar view of eclipse from space

Hindustan Times  

The solar eclipse which took place on April 8, left space enthusiasts around the world speechless with its beautiful spectacle. While many people saw the eclipse from near their homes, the International Space Station has shared a view of the eclipse as seen from space. As ISS shared the video, in the caption of the post, they informed, "The Expedition …

Stunning images/videos of Total Solar Eclipse sweep the Internet, Dallas to Canada recount their view
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Stunning images/videos of Total Solar Eclipse sweep the Internet, Dallas to Canada recount their view

Hindustan Times  

Did you see it? Photos of Total Solar Eclipse According to AP, the event attracted one of the largest audiences ever on the continent. Total Solar Eclipse witnessed in resort town of Mazatlan in Mexico Clouds roll by as the beginning phase of a total solar eclipse is visible from Arlington, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.AP/PTI The Eclipse2024 from Canada …

Total solar eclipse wows people across North America | See Pics
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse wows people across North America | See Pics

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/8 Total solar eclipse wows people across North America | See Pics Image Source : AP 2/8 The Statue of Liberty seen during a partial solar eclipse, where the moon partially blocks out the sun in New York City, US. Image Source : AP 3/8 The moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, …

Spectacular total solar eclipse video taken from an airplane is a sight to behold
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Spectacular total solar eclipse video taken from an airplane is a sight to behold

India Today  

The total solar eclipse that occurred on April 8 has captivated millions, offering a breathtaking display of nature's wonders. One particularly mesmerising view came from Southwest Airlines, whose video of the eclipse from a plane quickly went viral on social media. Southwest Airlines operates primarily in the United States, and the path of totality for the eclipse extended through several …

Watch live: Total solar eclipse darkens sky over parts of Central and North America
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch live: Total solar eclipse darkens sky over parts of Central and North America

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch again as the 2024 …

Totality insanity: Eclipse frenzy hits North America
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Totality insanity: Eclipse frenzy hits North America

Raw Story  

Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science -- and celebration. Festivals, viewing parties, and even a mass wedding are planned along the eclipse "path of totality," where the Moon will completely obscure the Sun's light for up to a few minutes -- if rain clouds don't …

Total solar eclipse 2024: When is it and how to watch
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse 2024: When is it and how to watch

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A total solar eclipse on 8 April, visible across North America, means that day will briefly turn …

Google’s spectacular animation signals Total ‘Solar Eclipse’ on April 8: How to watch
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Google’s spectacular animation signals Total ‘Solar Eclipse’ on April 8: How to watch

Live Mint  

A mesmerizing animation on Google marked the much-anticipated arrival of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, as celestial enthusiasts around the world eagerly await this rare cosmic event. As users type "solar eclipse" into the search engine, a captivating pop-up depicting the eclipsed sun graces the screen before unveiling search results. Notably, the next total solar eclipse observable …

Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most

Associated Press  

MESQUITE, Texas — A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies. Clouds blanketed most of Texas as the total solar eclipse began its diagonal dash across land, starting along Mexico’s mostly clear Pacific coast and aiming for Texas …

Solar Eclipse 2024: Rare total solar eclipse to shadow North America today, check details here
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Solar Eclipse 2024: Rare total solar eclipse to shadow North America today, check details here

The Hindu  

Eclipse spectators are staked out their spots across three countries as a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8. In a total solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth, entirely covering the face of the sun along a small path of our planet’s surface. In the diamond ring phase, a single bright spot …

Photos: Mexico, US, Canada mesmerised by rare total solar eclipse
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: Mexico, US, Canada mesmerised by rare total solar eclipse

Al Jazeera  

Preparations for a major golf tournament ground to a halt. On Monday, parts of Canada, Mexico and the United States were treated to a total solar eclipse, a phenomenon that will not arise for another two decades. Monday’s total solar eclipse, therefore, offered a relatively rare chance for scientists and everyday star-gazers alike to bask in the shadow cast by …

Total solar eclipse LIVE: Parts of US go into darkness as Moon covers Sun
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse LIVE: Parts of US go into darkness as Moon covers Sun

India Today  

Millions across North and Central America have turned their eyes towards the sky to witness the total solar eclipse. WATCH TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE LIVE HERE The eclipse began its journey in Mexico at approximately 11:37â€ïpm, making its first landfall in Mazatlan. A total solar eclipse on April 8 entered over Mexico's Pacific coast, dashed up through Texas and Oklahoma, crisscrossed …

A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S.
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S.

NPR  

A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Lee/STLPR Eric Lee/STLPR A rare solar eclipse swept across parts of the U.S. on Monday, leaving considerable awe, mesmerizing photographs and scores of paper sunglasses in its wake. It continued from there into Canada, exiting shortly after 5:15 p.m. — and marking …

Total solar eclipse April 2024 livestream: Experience totality virtually
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse April 2024 livestream: Experience totality virtually

ABC News  

The next total solar eclipse in the contiguous U.S. won't be until August 2044. People view the solar eclipse at 'Top of the Rock' observatory at Rockefeller Center, Aug. 21, 2017 in New York City. The highly anticipated total solar eclipse is set to take place on Monday, April 8, casting a historic shadow across a path through the United …

Total Solar Eclipse: All you want to know about the rare celestial event of April 8
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse: All you want to know about the rare celestial event of April 8

Hindustan Times  

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The first Solar Eclipse of 2024 is right around the corner. The rare celestial event falls on April 8, Monday, and will be a Total Solar Eclipse. Meanwhile, a Total Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and completely blocks the face of the Sun. According to NASA, the Total Solar …

April 8 eclipse: How to enjoy it if you’re not in the totality.
11 months, 2 weeks ago

April 8 eclipse: How to enjoy it if you’re not in the totality.

Slate  

“Seeing a partial eclipse,” wrote Annie Dillard in a 1982 essay, “bears the same relation to seeing a total eclipse as kissing a man does to marrying him.” She recounts the strange spirituality of witnessing totality on a mountainside in central Washington. An astronomer made Dillard’s point in more scientific terms to a reporter at the Montreal Gazette: “A partial …

A total eclipse is more than a spectacle. So I’m on the road to see it — again
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A total eclipse is more than a spectacle. So I’m on the road to see it — again

LA Times  

With the probable exception of glimpsing Earthrise out the window of Apollo 8, a total solar eclipse may be the best show in the universe accessible to human eyes. I didn’t quite understand this seven years ago when I drove 900 miles all night and into morning from L.A. to Idaho the last time a total eclipse visited North America. …

Nothing true under the sun: Why solar eclipses are a breeding ground for conspiracy theories
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nothing true under the sun: Why solar eclipses are a breeding ground for conspiracy theories

Salon  

As a total solar eclipse approaches North America on April 8, Americans are gearing up for a spectacular celestial event. As journalist David Baron wrote in his book, "American Eclipse: A Nation's Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World": “For millennia, total solar eclipses have awed, frightened and inspired.” “This certainly …

Incredible map shows how solar eclipse hysteria has spread across the US leaving huge strip where Airbnbs are completely SOLD OUT - but have they wasted their money?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Incredible map shows how solar eclipse hysteria has spread across the US leaving huge strip where Airbnbs are completely SOLD OUT - but have they wasted their money?

Daily Mail  

A map of Airbnb bookings across the US has revealed just how much solar-eclipse hysteria has swept across the country. A new map of Airbnb bookings reveal just how desperate people are to find suitable lodgings in which to watch the eclipse - with orange dots showing 100% occupancy rates and blue dots showing just 10% occupancy rates The high …

15 fascinating things to witness during the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse: Watch out for major dip in temperature
11 months, 3 weeks ago

15 fascinating things to witness during the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse: Watch out for major dip in temperature

Hindustan Times  

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse is expected to traverse Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Prior to totality, there’s a partial eclipse where the moon looks like it's taking a “bite” out of the sun. 15 fascinating things to watch during this solar eclipse 15 fascinating things to watch out for this solar eclipse The Diamond Ring …

Solar Eclipse 2024: What to know about next week's Total Solar Eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Solar Eclipse 2024: What to know about next week's Total Solar Eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada

Hindustan Times  

North America is on the verge of another masking of the Sun. Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse will make landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast and cross into Texas and 14 other US states, before exiting over Canada. It will last almost twice as long, with an even wider audience, than the Total Solar Eclipse that stretched coast-to-coast in the US in …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 is different from 2017, with longer totality. Here's why
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 is different from 2017, with longer totality. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align in a row, with the Moon between the Sun and Earth casting a shadow on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, “completely blocking the Sun's face”. According to the NASA, during a total solar eclipse, the viewers are advised to …

Total Solar Eclipse: When astronauts saw a ghostly shadow over Earth in 1999
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse: When astronauts saw a ghostly shadow over Earth in 1999

India Today  

As the world prepares to witness a Total Solar Eclipse, a photograph captured from the now-decommissioned Mir space station shows a ghostly appearance as seen from space. A total solar eclipse is a condition when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth and completely blocks the Sun's disk, casting a huge shadow on the surface. The photograph, clicked …

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: 10 interesting facts about the natural phenomenon
1 year ago

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: 10 interesting facts about the natural phenomenon

Hindustan Times  

As North America prepares for its second total solar eclipse in seven years, on April 8, the Moon will cast a shadow over a portion of the Earth that will be shrouded in darkness. Hence, the word's Greek origins - ‘ekleipsis’ - which refers to “being abandoned.” Total solar eclipses are seen only on Earth Earth is the only planet …

April’s total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments
1 year ago

April’s total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — April’s total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft and telescopes — and cosmic chance. Similar launches were conducted from New Mexico during last October’s “ring of fire” solar eclipse that swept across the western U.S. and Central and South America. Normally hidden by the sun’s glare, the corona is on …

April's total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments
1 year ago

April's total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy April’s total solar eclipse promises …

What is Total Solar Eclipse that will make the Sun disappear in April?
1 year ago

What is Total Solar Eclipse that will make the Sun disappear in April?

India Today  

A solar eclipse will make the Sun disappear in 2024 as the world will witness a rare celestial event graze through the skies. The total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, and will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. A total solar eclipse is a condition when the Moon passes …

AP PHOTOS: Total solar eclipses through the decades
1 year, 1 month ago

AP PHOTOS: Total solar eclipses through the decades

Associated Press  

The complete shrouding of our sun by the moon has mesmerized humanity for millennia — a moment in time when skies darken and stillness creeps in. Lucy Maphiri, left, and Margaret Makuya watch the total solar eclipse over Shingwedzi camp in South Africa’s Kruger National Park on Dec. 4, 2002. A child looks through protective glasses as a projection of …

AP PHOTOS: Total solar eclipses through the decades
1 year, 1 month ago

AP PHOTOS: Total solar eclipses through the decades

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The cosmic curtain is about to rise again on …

A total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of Americans in April. Here’s how to view it
1 year, 1 month ago

A total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of Americans in April. Here’s how to view it

LA Times  

An image of a solar eclipse is reflected in the lenses of a small pair of binoculars against a photograph. There’s nothing you can do about it, so you might as well go there and enjoy it and free yourself from all the problems that you’re facing.” What happens during a total solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse happens when …

From a Total Solar Eclipse to 11 meteor showers: The stunning astronomical events set to grace our skies in 2024 - and how to see them
1 year, 2 months ago

From a Total Solar Eclipse to 11 meteor showers: The stunning astronomical events set to grace our skies in 2024 - and how to see them

Daily Mail  

2024 may be the year that wealthy 'space tourists' pay billions of dollars to jet into orbit aboard luxury space pods. There's no shortage of stunning spectacles for skygazers to enjoy in 2024, from stunning meteor showers to the total solar eclipse Meteor showers in 2024 Quadrantids Lyrids Eta Aquariids Alpha Capricornids Delta Aquariids Perseids Draconids Orionids Taurids Leonids Geminids …

Total solar eclipse: What to expect during the 2024 event
1 year, 9 months ago

Total solar eclipse: What to expect during the 2024 event

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun’s face. Those within the path of totality, or locations where the moon’s shadow will completely cover the sun, will see a total solar eclipse. This type of eclipse is similar to a total solar …

Sun-watching Hinode spacecraft captures solar eclipse with X-ray vision
2 years, 4 months ago

Sun-watching Hinode spacecraft captures solar eclipse with X-ray vision

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While ground-based observers could watch the Moon occlude up to 6% of the Sun’s disk — while …

In pics: When 'total solar eclipse' turned day into night across America after 99 years
7 years, 7 months ago

In pics: When 'total solar eclipse' turned day into night across America after 99 years

India TV News  

Millions of Americans gazed in wonder through telescopes, cameras and disposable protective glasses Monday as the moon blotted out the sun in the first full-blown solar eclipse to sweep the U.S. from coast to coast in nearly a century. Gallery: Millions Watch Historic Total Solar Eclipse Carving Its Path Across America The shadow — a corridor just 60 to 70 …

Here's how you can witness The Great American Eclipse on August 21 from India
7 years, 7 months ago

Here's how you can witness The Great American Eclipse on August 21 from India

India TV News  

The August 21 solar eclipse has created lot of buzz and excitement among people. On Monday, United States is going to witness a rare phenomenon of total solar eclipse after a gap of 99 years. However, eclipse like this happened in 1918 when total solar eclipse covered almost entire country. How to watch Solar Eclipse NASA is all set to …

Solar eclipse in the US on 21 August to be live-streamed here by Space India
7 years, 7 months ago

Solar eclipse in the US on 21 August to be live-streamed here by Space India

Firstpost  

People in India will be able to witness the 21 August total solar eclipse on a YouTube channel, thanks to an initiative by Space India. The path of the total solar eclipse will cut throughout the US and will be viewed by millions.” “Observers outside this path will still see a partial solar eclipse,” said Sachin Bahmba, Chairman and Managing …

Total solar eclipse: Things to know
7 years, 8 months ago

Total solar eclipse: Things to know

CNN  

Editor’s Note: For complete coverage of the Eclipse of the Century go to cnn.com/eclipse. Story highlights Almost two-thirds of the US population is in driving distance of "totality" "This will be like Woodstock 200 times over" A partial eclipse vs. a total eclipse: "like being on a first date versus being on your wedding night" CNN — On Monday, the …

Total solar eclipse: Things to know
7 years, 8 months ago

Total solar eclipse: Things to know

CNN  

Editor’s Note: For complete coverage of the Eclipse of the Century go to cnn.com/eclipse. Story highlights Almost two-thirds of the US population is in driving distance of "totality" "This will be like Woodstock 200 times over" A partial eclipse vs. a total eclipse: "like being on a first date versus being on your wedding night" CNN — On Monday, the …

Great American eclipse 2017: When and where to see the total solar eclipse in the US
7 years, 8 months ago

Great American eclipse 2017: When and where to see the total solar eclipse in the US

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A total solar eclipse, also called a totality, occurs when the new moon comes between the sun and the earth, …

Gallery: The Partial Solar Eclipse of October 2014
10 years, 5 months ago

Gallery: The Partial Solar Eclipse of October 2014

Slate  

Yesterday was the last solar eclipse the U.S. will see until August 2017. This was a partial eclipse, so the Sun wasn’t completely blocked by the Moon, but it was still a lot of fun. The detail is great; you can see the brain-grindingly huge sunspot group AR 2192 looming in the middle of the Sun’s face as the Moon …

Lunar eclipse: October 2014 eclipse photo gallery.
10 years, 5 months ago

Lunar eclipse: October 2014 eclipse photo gallery.

Slate  

There are approximately eleventy bazillion pictures of the recent lunar eclipse on the Web right now, but a few in particular struck me, and I love to share. For the lunar eclipse she was in New South Wales, Australia, and took this phenomenal shot of the eclipsed Moon over one of the dishes of the Australia Telescope Compact Array: That’s …

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