Passing of the Shadow

On the morning of Jan. 24, in far northern Minnesota, the sun will not "rise." It will make its first appearance well above the horizon. For that is the day of the first eclipse of the sun in the northeastern part of the U. S. within memorable times. Already well-laid plans are under way for observing the eclipse. Scientists are broadcasting the event to the public in order to gather such data as lay observers can collect.

The Eclipse. All through the northeastern portion of the U. S. and Canada the sun will...

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