Solar eclipse 2024: How to prepare, stock up, pack for viewing trip

Are you traveling to see the total solar eclipse? There are some things you should know and things you will want to stock up on.

What to know about fake eclipse glasses

Spectators are stocking up on eclipse glasses ahead of the April aerial spectacle, but one retailer is cautioning consumers to beware of counterfeit versions of the eyewear circulating online.

It’s not too late to plan a trip to see the solar eclipse

It’s not too late to get in on a trip for the total solar eclipse next month, but be prepared to pay a premium or get a little creative with your itinerary. Here are some tips.

Solar eclipse 2024: What Texans can expect
video

Texas is getting ready for a total solar eclipse in a couple of weeks. FOX 26 anchor Anthony Antoine talks about what you can expect to experience for the rare event!

FAA warns of impacts to air travel during Great North American Eclipse

More than 30 million Americans are estimated to live in the path of totality, with many millions more expected to travel to the 15 states where the event will be visible. The FAA highlighted airports in Dallas, Indianapolis, and Cleveland as being at risk for delays during the eclipse.

2024 total solar eclipse: Why some states have issued warnings ahead of celestial event

So far warnings were issued in Oklahoma, Ohio and Indiana, advising residents to stock up on essentials such as food, gas and prescriptions. Several more governments are on alert as well.

National Flower Day: Plant this "weed" to help the monarch butterfly population

March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.

Fake safety glasses left woman with permanent eye damage during 2017 solar eclipse, doctor says

The young woman's vision was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left before the eclipse. Within four hours of looking at the sun, she said her vision was blurry and distorted in both eyes, and the only color she could see was black.

Scientists find these 5 Taylor Swift songs created biggest 'SwiftQuakes' at one concert

Taylor Swift sent shockwaves around the world in multiple ways with her devoted fans and packed Eras concert tour venues. She also has been setting off so-called SwiftQuakes and now scientists know why.

Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth

Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.

Spring 2024 starts Tuesday: What to know about the vernal equinox

The spring equinox is almost here. In the U.S., get ready for earlier sunrises and later sunsets until the summer solstice in June.

2024 cicada season expected to be historic with billions emerging

Prepare for a very noisy 2024. According to reports, two species of cicadas are both coming up from the ground for the first time in 221 years meaning there will be billions of cicadas across the Midwest and Southern U.S.

NASA engineers have renewed hope to fix hobbled Voyager 1 after interstellar space data outage

The process of troubleshooting an issue with Voyager 1 traveling through interstellar space is complicated. It takes about 45 hours for commands to be sent and a response to come back, but NASA engineers recently got a new clue to solving the spacecraft computer issue.

Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans

A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.

Boeing security footage related to 737-9 MAX investigation was overwritten, NTSB says

The NTSB said its investigation into the 737-9 MAX door plug fallout has been complicated after Boeing informed them that security video investigators requested had been overwritten.

SpaceX cleared for third Starship test flight from Texas

Space fans are preparing for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from south Texas.