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When the US experiences a rare total solar eclipse on April 8 -- the last one in the lower 48 for another 20 years -- churches within that narrow path say they will be ready to point visitors in their cities to the light of Christ.

The solar eclipse that will appear in the sky over North America on April 8, 2024, is a special celestial event that many people are anticipating with excitement. As we look up to enjoy the 2024 eclipse, we can look forward to seeing an awe-inspiring display. A dramatic event like an eclipse reflects God’s glorious creative power. The Bible declares in Psalm 19:1, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” So, let’s get ready to celebrate God’s wonder on display during the upcoming solar eclipse! We can prepare for the eclipse well by learning what happens during a solar eclipse, understanding its historical and biblical significance, uncovering the spiritual meaning of an eclipse, and more. Here’s what to know about the significance of the upcoming solar eclipse and how to watch it well.

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The pilot of NASA’s historic return to the moon is a Christian who once took a Bible and communion cups to the International Space Station.

According to experts, five planets will align in the night sky on March 28 and a rare astronomical event.

A new comet has appeared in the Earth's atmosphere, and viewers have only one more chance to see it this month before it is gone forever.

A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will grace the sky just a couple of weeks after a Super Blood Moon lunar eclipse occurred. The solar eclipse will take place on June 10.

End Times preachers have long pointed to what they believe are prophetic implications behind blood moons. At the same time, other Christians have been critical of End Times preachers, pointing out that Jesus told his followers that no one can know when the End Times will come.

Two-thousand and twenty-one will bring a myriad of astronomical phenomenon. Here is a list of some of the most stunning astronomical events to watch the skies for in 2021:

Tonight, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the sky and will appear to us as one body. They will seem closer than they have since the 12000s and will shine brighter. While this is not the same star that led the magi to Christ, the timing of tonight’s celestial event points to that birth in a way that is especially significant. My wife and I were discussing this fact yesterday and she noted: “How wonderful that God would give us such a sign of his presence in this year of all years.”