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The Current powered by Kim Komando

Total Eclipse 2017: Expert tips and everything you need to know - Part 1

The Current powered by Kim Komando

WestStar Multimedia Entertainment, Inc

News, Technology, Tech News

4.6825 Ratings

🗓️ 7 July 2017

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

On August 21st, people from around the world will join millions of Americans for an unforgettable experience: The Great American Total Solar Eclipse. Spectators will see the sun disappear behind the moon revealing streams of light around the moon's silhouette. If you are planning to watch it live, host a viewing party, or simply stream it online, these tips are for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Mark the date. On August 21st, many of us

0:12.0

will be thrust into partial or total darkness.

0:16.5

At that moment, some people will believe that the world is coming to an end.

0:22.8

But don't worry, it's not the end of the world.

0:25.3

It's just an eclipse.

0:27.3

But this is no ordinary eclipse, mind you.

0:29.6

This is a total eclipse.

0:31.9

It's one of those wow events that hardly ever happens in a person's lifetime.

0:36.5

And it's coming to a location near you.

0:39.3

Now, normally, a total eclipse is a rare occurrence. It's this breathtaking spectacle in space.

0:45.1

You don't want to miss it, trust me. And if you want the best seat in the house, the safest way to

0:49.8

view and the best way to take photos, you definitely want to keep listening. You see, we have spent hours interviewing some of the world's most respected physicist, astronomers, research scientists, and just great photographers.

1:02.5

And they flooded us with so much surprising information that we just weren't able to use at all.

1:07.6

So, in fact, we created two podcasts, and they contained everything

1:11.9

you need to know about the upcoming great American eclipse.

1:15.1

Hi there, I'm America's Digital Pro Kim Commando, and in this Commando on-demand podcast, we're

1:21.7

going to meet some of the top scientists and experts in the area of astronomy and physics,

1:27.2

including an actual eclipse chaser.

1:30.0

Yeah, they're out there.

1:31.6

You're also going to learn the best way to safely see the upcoming clips.

1:35.0

These are the type of topics I love to explore in our Commando on Demand podcast, which if you're

1:39.8

not already getting each and everyone delivered to your phone, your computer, or tablet

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