CURRENT EVENT | April 2, 2024
A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun and covers a partial or entire view of the sun from certain areas of the globe. Watching a solar eclipse with safety glasses can be a spectacular sight, and one astronomer wanted people who are blind or have low vision to experience it too. In preparation for a solar eclipse visible in the U.S., including a total eclipse in some areas of the country, she developed a device that enables people to experience the eclipse through music and sound. Listen to hear how the device works and provides access for more people to experience a rare total solar eclipse.
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03/06/2024
https://app.listenwise.com/students/events/2611-experiencing-a-solar-eclipse-through-sound
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