Solar eclipse

What you wear could have an affect on the solar eclipse? Find out what to wear and not to wear.

Two specific colors will try to trick your eyes during the upcoming solar eclipse.

The total solar eclipse set to take place this Monday, August 21, is a rare, almost magical treat for anyone interested by what's up there in the sky and how it works. NASA has been preparing for the celestial event, and we wanted to share a few key pieces to help you better enjoy and understand what's about to happen.

A lot of people have been buying special eclipse viewing glasses but I am not one to fork out money for something I am only going to use once in a lifetime.

'The Big One' is coming to the United States in August. A total solar eclipse will arrive on 8/21, but the total blackout will only be observed in a 75-mile wide swath across the middle of America. In Minnesota we'll still be treated to 80 to 85% of the sun blocked-- which is still pretty cool.

'The Big One' is coming to the United States in August. A total solar eclipse will arrive on 8/21, but the total blackout will only be observed in a 75-mile wide swath across the middle of America. In Minnesota we'll still be treated to 80 to 85% of the sun blocked-- which is still pretty cool.