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Eclipse chasing
colonels inspecting the path of the eclipse of February 25, 1952, in preparation for an expedition to Africa. , in Tennessee, United States Eclipse chasing is the pursuit of observing solar eclipses when they occur around the Earth. Solar eclipses must occur at least twice and as often as five times a year across the Earth. Total eclipses may occur multiple times every few years. A person who chases eclipses is known as an umbraphile, meaning shadow lover. Umbraphiles often travel for eclipses and use various tools to help view the Sun including solar viewers also known as eclipse glasses, as well as telescopes. Reasons for witnessing eclipses range from scientific study to emotional experiences.
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colonels inspecting the path of the eclipse of February 25, 1952, in preparation for an expedition to Africa. , in Tennessee, United States Eclipse chasing is the pursuit of observing solar eclipses when they occur around the Earth. Solar eclipses must occur at least twice and as often as five times a year across the Earth. Total eclipses may occur multiple times every few years. A person who chases eclipses is known as an umbraphile, meaning shadow lover. Umbraphiles often travel for eclipses and use various tools to help view the Sun including solar viewers also known as eclipse glasses, as well as telescopes. Reasons for witnessing eclipses range from scientific study to emotional experiences.
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- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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