Astronomy
The 1,400-square-mile area in central Idaho offers brilliant views of the night sky.
A fittingly dramatic end to the year.
“We’ve heard this thunder before," one scientist said, "but this is the first time we’ve also been able to see the lightning.”
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Many Native Hawaiians oppose additional construction on Mauna Kea, a mountain which they consider sacred.
“Strong geomagnetic storm watch” is in effect.
After viewing the eclipse with the glasses, the couple experienced headaches and distorted vision.
Starting on August 10, Amazon began to email customers to issue a recall of potentially hazardous solar eclipse glasses.
The parents are already planning to take their daughter to see the next total solar eclipse in 2024.