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Farmington feeling the impact of the solar eclipse

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No, looking at the eclipse cannot permanently change people's pupil sizes

A viral TikTok has more than a million people asking what effect staring at an eclipse or the sun had on people's eyes.
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'I’d sit in this traffic 10x to see that eclipse again!': Eclipse viewers stuck in traffic for hours

Several people who went to Cape Girardeau said it took them four to five hours to get back home.
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Eclipse viewers stuck in traffic for hours

On Monday, the solar eclipse drew millions of people to the Missouri and Illinois region. Most of the commutes doubled or even tripled the usual drive-time.
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Possible punishments for eclipse viewing Wright City students not enforceable, district says

The "passionate statement" made by a Wright City High School official went against district policy, a spokesperson told 5 On Your Side.
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In the News Now | 2024 total solar eclipse sweeps across North America

The 2024 total solar eclipse swept across the U.S. on April 8, 2024. Hear and see reaction from crowds as well as see different views of the eclipse.
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Here's what you should do with your used eclipse viewing glasses

Eclipse mania gripped Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, as the moon swept in front of the sun, blotting out daylight.
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See red dots during the eclipse? Here's what NASA says they were

Observant viewers in some areas of the path of totality spotted some red dots around the edge of the eclipse. Here's what they were.
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Don't throw your eclipse glasses away! Donate them instead

Eclipse Glasses USA is collecting used – but undamaged – eclipse glasses to send to children in Latin America for the October annular eclipse.
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2024 Great American Eclipse: Carbondale, Illinois, to wait another 300 years until next time

More than 50,000 people, including scientists, researchers and eclipse searchers came to Carbondale to see the total solar eclipse. About 13,000 people visited.
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Hundreds of people visited St. Louis Science Center, other places to view eclipse

A total solar eclipse will be visible for parts of the St. Louis area for the first time in seven years. This path doesn't include the City of St. Louis.
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Skywatchers gather in Metro East to witness partial eclipse, party at solar-themed carnival

Hundreds gathered in Herald Square to enjoy fun activities, music, a fire-eating performance and more to mark the rare solar event.