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Did you see the total solar eclipse? Despite clouds in some regions, some sky-watchers in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada were able to get clear views of a totally eclipsed sun for as long as 4 minutes 28 seconds in what was the longest totality viewed from land since 2010—and the longest in the U.S. since 1806.

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You’ve seen the best photos of the total solar eclipse from the path of totality on April 8—now see them from space.

A total solar eclipse is coming to the U.S.—but not everyone is invited. On Monday, April 8, the moon will be close enough to Earth to appear just larger than the sun as it crosses its disk, casting a shadow that will move across the planet at about 1,500 mph.

The upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, will enthral skywatchers across North America. The very best views—by far—will be afforded only to those that have traveled into (or live in) the 115 miles wide path of totality that stretches from Mexico to Canada via parts of 15 U.S. states.

A million Americans remember where they were on August 21, 2017. For most of the enlightened who made a trip into the path of totality that day—the first to go coast to coast in the U.S. For 99 years—it was their first glimpse of totality, the eclipsed sun’s glistening corona on display for a couple of minutes of darkness during the middle of the day.

TUI is closer to settling the substantial financial aid it received from German authorities during the pandemic. 

With lockdowns starting to gradually lift across Europe, travellers everywhere are looking to the future. The question on everyone’s lips: will I be able to take a summer holiday? The short answer is (probably) yes – though it might be sensible to set your sights on somewhere a bit closer to home. And it almost goes without saying that while you’re away you’ll still need to respect all government and local regulations.

Since it first came to the attention of the World Health Organization, the coronavirus has swept across the globe, being categorized as a pandemic in March 2020. If you have to travel for essential reasons during the coronavirus outbreak, it’s important to do so safely and responsibly, so having an insurance policy that covers travel disruption and medical provision is crucial.

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