Wonders of a Total Solar Eclipse

Breathtaking, awe inspiring, even life changing... there are many ways people describe a total solar eclipse. We sent meteorologist Alex Wilson to Goddard Space Center in Maryland to find out more about an event sometimes called the greatest show on Earth.

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[DanielC_YT]

I actually live about three hours away from a city right in the line of totality. Won't be going there to see the eclipse, though 😞 (and just great, it's going to be cloudy around here)

[wonderfulcreations]

Oh Wow, who was meant to witness the show ...

[Rickswars]

The second sun passing over the first.

[imrubina]

Every talking about this solar eclipse, it's a very dangerous, it's that true

[chickenhead]

Did not know Katie Holmes got a new job.

[richardellison]

Why would you show the guy with all the rings and not talk about all the locations that would be good for seeing the event. Bad reporting, horrible 😢

[jiminycricket]

I saw the one in 1996 and it was interesting enough yes but was definitely not worth all the hype and hub bub im seeing this time around. Im a retired welder so ive got a couple old helmets around.