Eclipse fans look forward to a total solar eclipse across three countries from coast to coast.


Eclipse fans look forward to a total solar eclipse across three countries from coast to coast.

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Eclipse fans look forward to a total solar eclipse across three countries from coast to coast.

People from many places came to watch a special event in the sky. They were hoping for good weather, but the forecast said it might be cloudy.

This special event, called a total solar eclipse, happens when the moon hides the sun. This makes it look like nighttime for a few minutes in the middle of the day.

Many people traveled long distances to be in the best places to see the eclipse. Some people even booked their spots over a year ago.

Even though the weather forecast wasn't perfect, people were still excited. They knew that even with some clouds, the eclipse would be amazing.

Everyone was talking about the weather, hoping for clear skies. But even if it was cloudy, people were happy to be together to watch this special event.


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What is the special event that people came to watch in the sky?

A total solar eclipse

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

The moon hides the sun, making it look like nighttime for a few minutes in the middle of the day

Why were people still excited even though the weather forecast wasn't perfect?

They knew that even with some clouds, the eclipse would be amazing


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