How Does a Solar Eclipse Affect the Earth's Atmosphere?

A solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks the sun from our view. During this time, the Earth’s atmosphere gets a little cooler and can even change how the wind moves, like when it gets quiet before a storm. The sky might get darker for a while too, just like nightfall. The air feels different because the amount of sunlight changes quickly.

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During a solar eclipse, it might feel like a sudden drop in temperature, just like when you step out of a warm room into the cold.
Sometimes animals act strangely during a solar eclipse, birds stop singing or cows stop eating.
The sky can get darker, and clouds may appear even though it's not night time.

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