Scientists get another chance to study a solar eclipse mystery

Sarah Boden

April 06, 2024 / 1:58 pm

Monday's solar eclipse will give researchers another chance to study shadow bands, the thin wavy lines on the ground right before totality. They're hoping to crack a 200 year old mystery.

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Scientists get another chance to study a solar eclipse mystery

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