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The great American eclipse is finally here

Capital Weather Gang’s Angela Fritz breaks down what will happen when a total solar eclipse crosses the U.S. on Aug. 21. (Claritza Jimenez,Daron Taylor,Angela Fritz/The Washington Post) America woke up Monday ready to turn its eyes to the sky. The day of the Great American Eclipse had finally arrived. But even as celestial bodies moved to align in the sky, terrestrial-bound bodies were scurrying…

The worst things that could go wrong during the total solar eclipse — and how to be prepared

Looking at the eclipse through your camera won’t necessarily protect your eyes, either. You will need a solar filter if you plan on photographing the eclipse to protect yourself — and the camera. You can learn more about them here. Speaking of which . . . You could damage your camera Just like our eyes, cameras are sensitive to the sun’s powerful rays and could be damaged if you don’t use the…