Skeptoid #584: Eclipse Myths and Science

Skeptoid

Brian Dunning

History, Skeptic, Social Sciences, Conspiracy Theories, Urban Legends, Skepticism, Paranormal, Science

4.6 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2017

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

A look at the science-based myths and misconceptions about eclipses, plus some things you might not know.

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0:00.0	A company in the dramatic total eclipse that swept across the United States in 2017 was
0:09.5	a whole lot of eclipse misinformation.
0:13.3	You wouldn't think that something as relatively uncontroversial as an eclipse would generate
0:18.2	society splitting false claims, but to the surprise of many it did.
0:23.4	Today, we're going to put on our special skeptical goggles to have a close look at eclipse
0:29.3	myths.
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