"This most beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being." — Isaac Newton, General Scholium to the Principia Mathematica, 1713
As many in America prepare for the impending total eclipse taking place on Monday afternoon, the phenomenon provides an opportunity for more than just an education in science and astronomy. It is a chance to focus on the wondrous Creator who has set in motion even the unperceived features of our universe.
Total Solar Eclipse

Search for Purpose and Design
A Teachable Moment

Educate Yourself
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/still-a-glaring-problem-how-a-solar-eclipse-can-fry-your-eyes/
https://www.livescience.com/33906-solar-eclipse-viewer.html
Basic Facts:
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/15925410/total-solar-eclipse-2017-explained
Plant and animal responses to the eclipse:
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/2017-solar-eclipse-animals?tgt=nr
Eclipse Timeline:
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map
NASA's official Eclipse 2017 page:
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov
Photo credit: NASA.gov 2017
Brad Smith serves as STEM/STEAM Coordinator, Physics and Engineering Teacher, and Eagle Robotics Team Head Coach at Mount Paran Christian School.
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