Strange Things Expected During Solar Eclipse
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Skywatchers are set to witness one of the biggest celestial phenomena of 2024 - the total Solar Eclipse on April 8
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The rare event is also expected to cause some strange events including several earthly disturbances and changes in the behaviour of animals
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A solar eclipse can affect radio communications and navigation systems, as it has an impact on the structure and dynamics of Earth's upper atmosphere
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The weather during a total solar eclipse can change rapidly. Wind directions can suddenly change, and temperatures can drop as the moon covers the sun
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While humans are excited for the event, animals won't have a clue what's going on. They might exhibit unusual behaviours such as whining, pacing, panting, or hiding
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Fooled by the false dusk, birds stop singing, crickets start chirping, and bees return to their hives, as per NASA
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Sky gazers might notice a sliver of light around the moon's edge that appears beaded, like a necklace called Baily's beads
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The eclipse will also make it easy to spot Venus and Jupiter, which will be in a similar area of the sky as the sun on April 8
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Shadow bands are one of the strangest effects associated with solar eclipses. They are unusual shadows that can be seen on the ground, buildings during an eclipse
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During the solar eclipse, many skywatchers will see colours shifting, giving familiar objects unusual hues
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