On August 21, the mainland United States will see its first total solar eclipse in 38 years. We talk with GeekWire Space and Science editor Alan Boyle about the importance of the eclipse, the science behind it and how you can make the most of it in this GeekWire podcast special. Follow all of Alan’s eclipse coverage at geekwire.com/space

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