The Sky Turned Off The Lights
Bedtime Stories
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Marcus's nightlight has stopped working and his room is completely dark. That night, Lucas takes him to see a total solar eclipse, and for two dark minutes he sees the ring of light that is always there. Some things only show themselves in the dark.
Audio: 中文 (Chinese narration)
A little real science
During a total solar eclipse the Moon covers the Sun for a minute or two. In that sudden darkness you can see the corona, the Sun's faint outer atmosphere. It is always there, but normally the Sun is far too bright for us to see it.
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