The total solar eclipse is coming on August 21st and it's time to get prepped, whether you're traveling to the zone of totality or staying in New York City, where we will have 71% of the sun blocked out by the moon.

Here are a few good reads + videos on the subject:

• Tracking the 'eye of God' — a total solar eclipse comes to North America - a good primer on the experience!
• How Eclipse Chasers Are Putting a Small Kentucky Town on the Map...

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