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Total Eclipse At The Heard

The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will host a day of exploration and discovery from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 8, as the moon completely covers the sun, plunging the world into darkness for a few moments during the total eclipse.

Docents will guide participants through the science behind the event, sharing facts about this phenomenon and answering questions. They can also explore the sanctuary and observe the wildlife that make their home there.

Cost is $25 adult, $15 youth. Location: 1 Nature Place, McKinney. Get tickets at Tinyurl.com/HeardEclipse.

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