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It’s Total Eclipse day in a dozen states across the U.S., including Texas!

Americans are gearing up for the total solar eclipse today, a rare event not to occur to the same extent until 2044. Newsmax reported that those in the path of totality should take precautions when viewing, including wearing specialized glasses or making a pinhole projector since regular sunglasses won't suffice.

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The only safe time to watch the brief eclipse with the naked eye is when the moon completely blocks the sun’s bright face, says NASA. You’ll know when it’s safe when you can no longer see any part of the sun through your eclipse glasses or solar viewer.

NASA adds that it’s important to inspect your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer before using it to ensure it is in good condition and not torn or scratched. Always supervise children using solar viewers. Totality will last around three-and-a-half minutes, depending on the location, says NASA.

Janice Dean of Fox News wrote:

There are ways to see it happening on-line and on TV if you’re not in the path of totality.  I plan on taking a moment in Little Rock to appreciate that there really is something so much bigger than ourselves in the universe. As much as we think that we are in control and in charge, perhaps our destiny is right there: written in the stars. 

Watch online here.

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Last week week Ethan Suplee interviewed Adam Bornstein on the American Glutton podcast about his book, You Can’t Screw This Up: Why Eating Takeout, Enjoying Dessert, and Taking the Stress out of Dieting Leads to Weight Loss That Lasts. As I move from a lifetime of weight loss to a maintenance phase, I’m trying to adjust my mindset. (Though I don’t see any Total Eclipse food deal I’ll be taking advantage of today 😆)