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can you please explain to me what a solar eclipse is?” Dad: “No sun." Why did the man fall down the well? He couldn’t see that well. I once submitted ten puns to a joke competition.

Of course, one could make the joke that a game that started early ... “If you need glasses to look at the eclipse, it didn’t seem right to put kids out there without protective gear during ...

If you’re a fan of corny jokes, that’s what you would call a ... How does the moon cut his hair? Eclipse it. Why don’t astronomers like Orion’s Belt? It’s a big waist of space.

Anyone aiming to understand folk musician Pete Seeger and his undying belief that music can make the world a better place should read this Inquirer essay from 1998.

If you plan to stay up to watch the total lunar eclipse on Thursday, you won't need to do much to prepare like for a solar ...

It's been two years since the last total lunar eclipse, and Texans are in for a treat as this one will be visible across the ...

While glasses were absolutely necessary for last year's solar eclipse, they are not needed to safely view this year's total lunar eclipse.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Do you need glasses for a lunar eclipse? Unlike a solar eclipse, you don't need to wear glasses to protect your eyes during a lunar eclipse.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Unlike a solar eclipse, you don't need to wear glasses to protect your eyes during a lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipses are safe to view with ...

While there are no lunar eclipse glasses, using a telescope or binoculars will guarantee an even better view. As for visibility, anyone in the Western Hemisphere will have a chance to see the ...