Ohio Newspaper's 54-Year-Old Solar Eclipse Prediction For 2024 Is Spot On
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The headline, "Millions See Eclipse, Next Showing in 2024," accurately predicted the date of the upcoming eclipse.
A 1970 Ohio newspaper clipping is going viral for its prescient headline about the total solar eclipse. The headline, "Millions See Eclipse, Next Showing in 2024," accurately predicted the date of the upcoming eclipse, which takes place on April 8 this year and will be visible across North America and Central America. The total solar eclipse is estimated to last up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds in the path of total darkness. Ohio newspaper from 1970 forecasting this year's April 8 solar eclipse.[📸 u/Fleegle1834] pic.twitter.com/KpMpT9kYUT
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is closer to Earth than average and passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow on Earth's surface. While total solar eclipses happen less frequently than other types, we have one coming up soon! On August 12, 2026, skywatchers in Greenland, Iceland, and the Atlantic Ocean will be treated to this awe-inspiring sight.
See the viral newspaper clip here:
