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Nature & Astronomy
In the Shadow of the Moon
On August 21, 2017 an event rich in history and scientific allure will occur--a solar eclipse. In Mount Prospect at 1:19 PM the moon will cover 86.5 % of the sun. To witness a total eclipse, one would have to travel over 200 miles south to the Carbondale, Illinois area. The Adler Planetarium is making…
