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☆ Hundreds of couples got married during the solar eclipse. Photos show mass weddings featuring moon-themed cakes and protective glasses.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many parts of the US experienced a total solar eclipse on Monday. Towns in the eclipse's path of totality hosted wedding ceremonies during the event. AdvertisementA wedding day is always a special occasion, but for couples who got married during the total solar eclipse on April 8, the rare astronomical event added another level of excitement. Towns in Ohio and Arkansas located within the path of totality hosted mass wedding ceremonies for couples who wanted to seize the moment and wed during the eclipse. Photos show how the eclipse's festive atmosphere and dramatic lighting made for a special wedding experience.

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☆ How the Solar Eclipse Affected Eid Timing
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Emily Schmall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For centuries, the sighting of a crescent moon has signaled the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fast and prayer for Muslims. This year, the sight was obscured in some parts of the world by the sun’s glare during the total solar eclipse, delaying some Islamic communities’ declaration of Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of the fast. Although only a narrow band of North America experienced a total eclipse, the phenomenon reduced lunar visibility elsewhere, experts said. In Saudi Arabia, an authority on religious observances for many Muslims, the government called on all Muslims throughout the kingdom to look for the crescent moon on Monday. When it was not reported seen, the Supreme Court declared on Tuesday that Eid would be celebrated beginning on Wednesday.

Persons: Eid Organizations: North America, Supreme Locations: North, Kerala, India, New Delhi, Saudi Arabia

☆ People on a $1,150 special Delta eclipse flight didn't see a total eclipse, but they weren't mad about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWhen Delta first announced its special solar eclipse flight from Austin to Detroit, it was so popular that they had to arrange a second flight from Dallas to Detroit. But it turns out that people on board didn't get to see the total eclipse, according to one passenger. AdvertisementThe view from the aircraft during the special solar eclipse flight. "Even though we didn't get it completely, it was a fun community experience," he told the outlet. The solar eclipse was expected to be a big boon for local economies along its path, with millions of visitors spending money to travel across the country to get the best viewing spot.

Persons: —, James Larounis, Larounis Organizations: Service, Delta, Passengers, Business, Dallas, Washington Post Locations: Austin, Detroit, Dallas, Washington, Atlanta

☆ The Masters: The eclipse is all anyone can talk about at Augusta National
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The total solar eclipse plunged Augusta National Golf Club into darkness shortly after 3 p.m. local time in Georgia, bringing the major’s first practice round to a standstill as players, caddies and patrons turned their gazes skyward. 1 Scottie Scheffler – though only after being provided with a pair of viewing glasses by one helpful young fan. Caddies also donned solar glasses. “This is timed up pretty good; get to watch the end of the world at Augusta National,” the American said, laughing. An eclipse hasn't coincided with Masters week since 1940.

Persons: “, Will Zalatoris, ”, Bubba Watson, Matt Slocum, Stewart Hagestad, Scottie Scheffler –, Hagestad, Scottie, Jimmy Demaret, Caddies, Warren Little, Peter Malnati, Brian Harman, Adam Cairns, Corey Conners, Conners Organizations: CNN, Golf, PGA, Augusta National, Reuters Locations: Georgia, USA

Strange animal behaviors have been observed at the Fort Worth Zoo during totality, according to researchers stationed in Texas. One of the most bizarre animal observations reported during the 2017 total solar eclipse was of giraffes at other facilities gathering in a herd and beginning to gallop. The giraffes did not gallop this year at the Fort Worth Zoo, but they did huddle together and attempt to enter their nighttime enclosures. The most “dramatic reaction” at Fort Worth Zoo came from the primates. “Right at totality, all of the (gorillas) got up from all quarters of the exhibit and walked directly to where they're supposed to be let in (at night),” Hartstone-Rose told CNN.

Persons: Dr, Adam Hartstone, Rose, ” Hartstone Organizations: Fort Worth, Fort Worth Zoo, North Carolina State University, CNN Locations: Texas, Raleigh, Fort

☆ Photos show 3 hidden gems you missed from the total solar eclipse
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The total solar eclipse was so eventful that you may have missed a few hidden gems. While everyone was looking for the diamond ring, other strange phenomena took place. Photos show the weird shadows, solar prominences, and views from space you probably missed. AdvertisementThe total solar eclipse that swept the US on Monday was so eventful that you might have missed some gems, even if you were in the path of totality. Everyone expected to see the diamond ring or the 360-degree sunset, but so much more happened.

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☆ Behind the scenes of CNN’s coverage of the total solar eclipse across America
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Millions of viewers on Monday tuned into special news broadcasts to watch the once-in-a-generation total solar eclipse as it cast a shadow across North America. What lessons did you learn from the 2017 eclipse that helped this time around? When we reviewed the 2017 coverage and insights, we were reminded that the audience has an incredible appetite for such a visceral and visual story. There has been a steady drumbeat – led by our Science and Video teams – of informative, entertaining and educational features, interactive products, newsletters and much more. During live coverage, what was one element that took you off guard or surprised you?

Persons: Lyndsey Read, Vivian Kuo, Kuo, —, Brianna Keilar, Boris Sanchez, getup, Ed Lavandera, Kristin, Read, Rosa Flores, Derek Van Dam Organizations: CNN Locations: North America, National, Mazatlán, Mexico, Indianapolis, Vermont, Niagara Falls, Arkansas, Texas

Editor’s note: Follow along with CNN’s live updates of the total solar eclipse. Special eclipse momentsWhile totality is considered to be the most exciting part of a total solar eclipse, there are other special phases to watch for before the big moment arrives. Amateur astronomers prepare to watch a total solar eclipse in Mazatlan, Mexico, on Monday. After the total solar eclipse ends, it’s a bit of a wait for the next such celestial sightings in the United States. Those living in Alaska will catch a glimpse of a total solar eclipse on March 30, 2033, and a partial solar eclipse will shine over most of the US during that event.

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☆ Today's the day Warner Bros. Discovery can sell itself. Buyers may be hard to find.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Monday is an important day for Warner Bros. Discovery: It can now sell itself without a tax penalty. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. But if you're a media investor, banker, or someone who thinks like them, there's a different significance: It's the End of Warner Bros. Let's put that in English: Monday is the second anniversary of the deal that combined Discovery Networks with WarnerMedia, the conglomerate that includes HBO and CNN and was previously owned by AT&T.

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☆ I tried to snap a photo of the 'Devil comet' during the solar eclipse. Here's what happened.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe weeks leading up to Monday's total solar eclipse became even more exciting when astronomers announced that comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the "Devil comet," might be visible during totality. Where it all went wrongEven in the darkness of totality, I wasn't able to spot the "Devil comet" with my naked eye or my camera. But instead, I shot vaguely in the direction of where I thought the comet might be, and only captured darkness. All in all, I learned that photographing a comet with a standard DSLR is tricky. And in general, I wouldn't recommend trying to snap a picture of a comet during a total solar eclipse.

Persons: —, Pons, Brooks, Dan Bartlett, Bartlett, I'm, I'd Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Americans converge on the path of totality to experience the solar eclipse
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Adam Jeffery | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Today marks a total solar eclipse that is expected to cross the United States as millions of Americans try to position themselves in the path of totality to capture this celestial moment. The next time an eclipse of this magnitude will cross the U.S. will be on Aug. 23, 2044. Towns in the path of totality are preparing for an influx of people vying for the ultimate viewing experience and providing an economic boon.

Locations: United States, U.S, Towns

☆ What Solar Eclipse-Gazing Has Looked Like for the Past 2 Centuries
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Sarah Eckinger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

For centuries, people have been clamoring to glimpse solar eclipses. From astronomers with custom-built photographic equipment to groups huddled together with special glasses, this spectacle has captivated the human imagination. Creating a Permanent RecordIn 1860, Warren de la Rue captured what many sources describe as the first photograph of a total solar eclipse. He took it in Rivabellosa, Spain, with an instrument known as the Kew Photoheliograph. This combination of a telescope and camera was specifically built to photograph the sun.

Persons: Warren de la Organizations: Warren de la Rue, Kew Locations: Rivabellosa, Spain

☆ If your eyes hurt after watching the solar eclipse, here's what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Kevin Loria | Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewIt's not safe to look at a solar eclipse without wearing certified protective glasses. Some people might start to notice vision changes within a few hours, though it's most likely they would become apparent by the next day, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Unlike sunglasses, eclipse glasses are so dark that you shouldn't be able to see through them, he said in a statement. If you are experiencing vision changes or eye pain, even if you wore proper eye protection, call an eye doctor to schedule an appointment. A 4-year-old uses special glasses to look into the sky during a partial solar eclipse in Berlin.

Persons: —, it's, It's, Andres Kudacki, David Hinkle, They're, Sean Gallup, Santa Croce Organizations: Service, Business, American Academy of Ophthalmology, National Eye Institute, AP, Tulane University's, European, Ophthalmology, Eye Institute Locations: Berlin, Philadelphia

☆ A National Geographic photographer gave me advice on photographing the total solar eclipse. Here's how my photos turned out.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

So, I contacted Babak Tafreshi, a National Geographic photographer who has been snapping eclipse shots for 30 years. For photos of the partial eclipse, I used my iPhone camera, which I protected with a spare pair of eclipse glasses. One of my iPhone shots of the partial solar eclipse. Manual settings offer the dexterity you need to transition from photographing the partial eclipse to totality. AdvertisementJumping between shooting the partial eclipse, totality, the sunset-like horizon, and people definitely challenged my photography skills.

Persons: —, Babak Tafreshi, Ellyn Lapointe, Tafreshi Organizations: Service, National Geographic, Business Locations: Lake Champlain

☆ Man imprisoned in NY calls the opportunity to view eclipse 'sublime' after successful lawsuit against the state
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Inmate Jeremy Zielinski and five others successfully sued the state to view Monday's solar eclipse. "It's impossible to overstate how sublime it is," Zielinski told Business Insider through his attorney. AdvertisementOne of the six incarcerated men who sued New York state for the chance to view Monday's solar eclipse hailed the group's success as "sublime." Advertisement"More than anything, it's a chance to celebrate that beneath any illusions of difference, we all have things in common," Zielinksi told Business Insider through his attorney. The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Business Insider on Monday.

Persons: Jeremy Zielinski, Zielinski, —, it's, Zielinksi Organizations: Service, New, of Corrections, Community Supervision, Business Locations: New York, Woodbourne, Sullivan County, United States

☆ Cities in the eclipse’s path are getting an economic ‘shot in the arm.’
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Santul Nerkar | J. Edward Moreno | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A vast swath of North America will soon be plunged into darkness. Though momentary, the total solar eclipse on Monday has already proved lucrative. Across the United States, Mexico and Canada, towns and villages have been planning what could be the biggest tourist attraction for many small cities. “We don’t usually have this kind of tourism — it’s not common,” said Edgar Augusto González-Zatarain, the mayor of Mazatlán, Mexico. In Oklahoma, the Choctaw Nation had seen a 200 percent increase as of mid-March in reservations at its resorts and casinos.

Persons: ”, Edgar Augusto González, Hertz, Airbnb Organizations: Choctaw Nation Locations: North America, United States, Mexico, Canada, Mazatlán, Montreal, Oklahoma

He had planned to lead a team of 15 local journalists reporting on the eclipse. Journalists at The Democrat & Chronicle have worked without a contract since 2019, said Susan DeCarava, president of the NewsGuild of New York, the union that represents them. Workers also seek a policy regarding the ethical use of artificial intelligence in reporting and writing articles, Mr. Craig said. “We had this incredible story that would touch a lot of people in our community,” Mr. Craig said. “Hopefully we’ll be back at the negotiating table tomorrow morning,” Mr. Craig said.

Persons: “ I’m, I’m, ”, Gary Craig, Susan DeCarava, “ Gannett, Ms, DeCarava, Craig, ’ bylines, “, ” Amy Garrard, ” Mr, we’ll Organizations: Democrat, Chronicle, Gannett, Journalists, The Democrat, The New York Times, ” Gannett, USA, Workers Locations: Rochester , N.Y, New York, newsrooms, United States, Rochester

☆ The best photos of the 2024 solar eclipse
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Parts of the US, Mexico, and Canada experienced a total solar eclipse on Monday. Photos show large crowds gathered to witness the rare astronomical event. AdvertisementThe total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, was visible from many parts of North America, with a path of totality in the US that stretched from Texas to Vermont. People across the US gathered to witness the eclipse, employing eclipse glasses and even colanders to catch a glimpse of the rare astronomical event. Here are the best photos of the 2024 total solar eclipse.

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☆ Are There Eclipse Glasses for the Election? - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Gail Collins | Bret Stephens | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The economy added just over 300,000 new jobs last month, which gives Joe Biden something to brag about. 1 concern for voters, according to a story in The Wall Street Journal, and in one February poll 65 percent of Americans disapproved of Biden’s handling of the border. Voters are going to have to pay attention, and that’s going to give Biden the election. But you have more faith in the wisdom of the American people than I do. Mencken on the presidency: “As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people.

Persons: Bret Stephens, Gail, Joe Biden, Gail Collins, Biden, Bret, H.L . Mencken Organizations: Street Journal, Voters, H.L

☆ Searches for ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ surge on Spotify
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Excitement over Monday’s eclipse is shining new light on a decades old song. A Spotify representative told CNN that searches for Tyler’s song have soared by nearly 50% in the US over the past week, and the streaming service is expecting that grow on Monday leading into the eclipse. Tyler’s song is the most popular song being added to user-generated “eclipse” playlists on Spotify in the US. The last time an eclipse happened in the US in 2017, sales for downloads of the song increased more than 500%, according to Billboard. Not bad for a song that was a number 1 hit for four weeks in 1983.

Persons: Bonnie Tyler, Tyler Organizations: New, New York CNN, Eclipse, Spotify, CNN, iTunes, Google, Billboard Locations: New York, Welsh, United States

☆ If you missed the total solar eclipse, here are your next 2 chances to see one in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Leanna Garfield | Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewParts of the United States experienced a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Unfortunately, the next opportunity to see a total solar eclipse in the US isn't for a few decades, when two more total solar eclipses will pass over areas of the country. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and sun, completely blocking the latter from view. For example, the next total solar eclipse will pass over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and part of Portugal on August 12, 2026, per NASA. AdvertisementThe next total solar eclipse in the US is set for 2044.

Persons: —, Manfred Gottschalk Organizations: Service, Business, NASA Locations: United States, Montana , North Dakota, South Dakota, California, Florida, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, Portugal, Africa, Europe, North America

☆ See the Total Solar Eclipse’s Shadow From Space
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( K.K. Rebecca Lai | William B. Davis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

See the Total Solar Eclipse’s Shadow From SpaceSatellite images from NASA and NOAA showed the moon’s shadow moving across North America.

Organizations: NASA, NOAA Locations: North America

☆ An expert who has seen 30 solar eclipses made my first experience with one breathtaking
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewOn Monday, I witnessed my first-ever total solar eclipse. Espanak has been to 30 total solar eclipses and has seen one on all seven continents — including Antarctica. AdvertisementIn the weeks leading up to April 8, I reached out to him for advice on how to make the most of my first total solar eclipse experience. Keep an eye on the weatherThe weather can make or break your total solar eclipse experience. Espanak's tips made my first total eclipse experience unforgettable.

Persons: —, Ellyn Lapointe, Fred Espanak, Espanak, He's, Espenak Organizations: Service, Business, Eclipse, NASA Locations: Burlington , Vermont, Lake Champlain, Burlington, Burlington , VT, Antarctica, Brooklyn , New York . New York City, In Burlington, New York

☆ Eclipse flights swarm airports: 'We had to close the runway to park planes'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

An airplane passes during a partial solar eclipse seen from Queens, New York City, U.S., April 8, 2024. Monday's solar eclipse is giving some of the country's smaller airports their moment in the sun. The Federal Aviation Administration reported arriving flights at airports from Burlington, Vermont, to southern Illinois were briefly halted Monday morning ahead of the total eclipse. The best views of the solar eclipse in the U.S. span from Texas through Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio to northwestern New York and Maine, according to NASA. "We had to close the runway to park planes," Alyssa Connell, head of operations at Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro, Illinois, told CNBC.

Persons: Alyssa Connell, Patrick Leahy, Dave Carman, It's, Carman Organizations: Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, FAA, Southern Illinois Airport, CNBC, International Locations: Queens , New York City, U.S, Burlington , Vermont, Illinois, Texas, Illinois , Kentucky, Ohio, New York, Maine, Murphysboro , Illinois, Vermont

Thousands of residents and visitors viewed the event from the baseball field at Hidalgo de Dolores Elementary School. Residents began renting out their homes after area hotels reached capacity. ET Cuatro Ciénegas Amid a vast landscape of gypsum dune fields — formed over millions of years — spectators viewed the eclipse. ET Dallas Crowds set up their picnic blankets alongside the Trinity River, which runs through Dallas, one of the largest cities to experience the total eclipse. ET Russellville More than 100 couples were married in a giant ceremony just minutes before the eclipse, during the Total Eclipse of the Heart festival.

Persons: — Dennis Overbye, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ” Federico Garza, ”, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Sun Ra, Taylor Swift Organizations: North America Today, Hidalgo de Dolores Elementary School, Nazas, Residents, Dallas Crowds, Russellville, Eclipse, Liverpool, Illinois Department of Transportation, Indiana, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Zoo, Lucas Oil, Roll Hall of Fame, Attica Railroad, Eclipse Fest, Buffalo State, Syracuse, Syracuse Mets, Worcester Red Sox, Hotels, Montreal Locations: North America, — Dennis Overbye Mexico, Sinaloa State, Mazatlán, Mexico, Hidalgo, Texas, Eagle, Dallas, Arkansas, Ozark, . Illinois, Southern Illinois, Midwest, . Ohio, Lake Erie, Cleveland, Taylor Swift . New York, Niagara Falls, England, Burlington , Vt, Burlington, Lake Champlain, Maine, Canada, U.S, Montreal, Fredericton , New Brunswick, New Brunswick, EclipseFest

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