During the solar eclipse, the Moon moves directly between the Earth and the Earth on April 8, 2024. It will represent a rare astronomical event that won’t take place for another 20 years – a total solar eclipse. For parents and educators, at least those who live along an arc of land from Texas up through Indiana and Maine, it offers a unique and memorable learning opportunity. Discuss historical versus modern explanations for why solar eclipses occur. Share with the kids that, historically, many people across