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Total Eclipse of the Heartland
Season 2018
Episode 23
On August 21, 2017, a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse passed straight across the heart of Nebraska. From Carhenge to Homestead National Monument, relive the Great American Eclipse in 360-degrees as thousands wait in the rain with Bill Nye the Science Guy to see if the clouds will part in time for totality. Watch this trailer and be sure to view the full 360 video at pbs.org/filmfestival.
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