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Sunspot warns Sydney, Mindy, Sean, and Jet that a solar eclipse will be happening soon. He shares the news of the phenomenon by illustrating it using a flashlight, an orange, and a smaller ball. Sydney and Sean explain to Mindy solar eclipses and why you shouldn't look at them, and they share tips for safely viewing an eclipse.
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