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I started this one before the total eclipse in April of this year. I lost interest after that and just picked it up. It was definitely interesting, especially the history of how eclipses were used to help map the size and shape of the world centuries ago. It's my own fault for losing interest after seeing the eclipse. Definitely recommend if you'd like to learn more about eclipses.

Arithmancy OWL Exam: 3.75⭐️

Written by a man who has dedicated a large portion of his life to chasing the next eclipse, the author takes you on a journey through the history of solar eclipses and the role they play in society. I loved the comments on the connections between these events and religion as well as the timeline of how science and society started observing and tracking these events

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I live just down the street from downtown Lansing, Mi so I decided to go for a walk down to the capital building to clear my head. Felt really off all day but then got some great news at work that made up for it a bit. Started this nonfiction book today for one of my prompts for #magicalreadathon ! How‘s everyone doing with their OWLs?

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Went to the half priced books clearance sale. With my book ban, I was able to read enough to buy 2 books. Ended up going over by 3 but I feel like I controlled myself 😂

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Super delayed post! This was my read during the road trip with my dad to see the eclipse. A little bit eclipse story telling, a little bit science, and a perfect read for the occasion. I picked up another eclipse book pubbed this year, but my hype may have died down now...hopefully it won't linger on my TBR for seven years. *Yes those are welding goggles and yes they are safe for solar viewing.

I couldnt finish reading this? The author has a really strong voice but I feel rather as if he spent the first half of the book mocking the people who believe that an eclipse holds religious power. He also seemed to laugh at ancient civilizations who feared eclipse's. Maybe Im just being overly sensitive but as a woman of color who was named Eyklipse Rain this book lacks the most important thing about the solar system WONDER

This road trip is so long I've already skimmed this whole thing! There was NOT much about doom and gloom and the myths and legends I wanted to read about the eclipses of ancient days, but I did learn a lot of science and about eclipse tourism! Maybe I'll become an eclipse tourist haha. We're about an hour away from Lincoln and stuck in traffic now, but at least the excitement is REAL Y'ALL 🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕 #eclipse

My 3rd read of 2017, and the first book completed for the #AtoZchallenge 🙌🏻
A truly amazing and beautiful book about the wonder, mystery, and majesty of solar eclipses. Highly recommended! Brush up on your science before the solar eclipse in August!

This dedication is everything.

(1979 was the last total solar eclipse viewable from the U.S. The next one is in 2017)