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Go Jetters: Don't Miss the Solar Eclipse!

In Don't Miss the Solar Eclipse!, the Go Jetters watch a solar eclipse. Ubercorn explains what’s happening during an eclipse and why we should protect our eyes while watching one. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Go Jetters
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Q: What happens during a solar eclipse?
A: The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

Q: What happens on the Earth during a solar eclipse? What do people see?
A: The Sun is blocked by the Moon. It looks like it is night during the day.

Q: When will you see a solar eclipse next?
A: Student responses will vary.

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